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Overview

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. The Welder V is responsible for performing master-level welding tasks in a variety of repair and fabrication work in mechanical and fluid systems in preparation for launch operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform master-level cutting, trimming, fitting, and fabricating of weldments to dimensions for building and assembly using standard tools, materials, and welding trade practices.
  • Lead, mentor, and train team members on welding projects.
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure proper weld procedures, programs, types of materials, setups, and approaches are accurately assessed.
  • Utilize different types of welding systems.
  • Work from various technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions to perform tasks according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
  • Use precision measurement tools to ensure components meet specified tolerances.
  • Fabricate fixtures for use, including non-flight parts with standard alloys and complex geometry.
  • Adhere to standard shop practices, including PPE and safety requirements, as well as 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness protocols.
  • Record daily work completion accurately and report to the lead technician.
  • Contribute to enhancing operations, minimizing turnaround times, streamlining workflows, and fostering effective collaboration.

Requirements

  • Typically 12+ years of related experience.
  • Familiarity with general best shop practices including PPE and shop safety requirements.
  • Ability to use precision measurement tools and fabricate fixtures for use including non-flight parts with standard alloys and complex geometry.
  • Understanding of 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
  • Ability to follow correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware.
  • Master understanding of welding techniques and processes, including MIG, TIG, and Orbital arc welding.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Louisville, CO

Pay in context

At roughly $45/hr, this posting sits about 50% above the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Colorado — toward the top of a $25–$39/hr middle band drawn from 70 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 84% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Louisville, CO

Louisville, CO currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Colorado as a whole we're tracking 86 other active welding openings from 52 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Louisville, or widen the search to Colorado.

Sierra Space currently has 1 other opening live in Colorado, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Colorado at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Denver, CO (7), RK Industries (6), and Martin Marietta (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Colorado, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pueblo at $46/hr, Arvada at $30/hr, and Colorado Springs at $26/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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