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Overview

In this role, attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings are essential. As a Welder, you will play a crucial role in fabricating and assembling metal structures, ensuring high-quality workmanship in every project.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding operations using various techniques such as MIG and stick welding.
  • Fabricate components based on specifications.
  • Operate machinery including machines and forklifts as required.
  • Conduct inspections of welded joints to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
  • Utilize basic math skills for measurements and calculations during fabrication processes.
  • Use calipers and other measuring tools to verify dimensions of components.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and timelines.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in welding or related fields is preferred.
  • Familiarity with machining processes is a plus.
  • Knowledge of welding codes and standards is essential.
  • Experience working with pipe is advantageous.
  • Ability to solder components as needed for specific projects.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.

Benefits

  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work Location: In person

Benefits

PTO
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How this job compares in Lamar, CO

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 25% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Colorado, where the middle half runs $24–$39/hr across 64 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 13% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Lamar, CO

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Lamar, CO, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Colorado as a whole we're tracking 78 other active welding openings from 52 employers. Browse welding jobs across Colorado.

The most active employers in Colorado at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Denver, CO (8), RK Industries (7), and Martin Marietta (4). 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 Louisville at $35/hr, Denver at $34/hr, and Arvada at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Stick 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. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Construction/Welder. figures were last recalculated when this page was built.