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Overview

Ironwood Fabrication is seeking a skilled craftsman with a background in welding and carpentry to assist in the development and construction of new products. The role focuses on creating, prototyping, and refining products using steel, wood, and electrical components.

Responsibilities

  • Weld and fabricate steel parts and assemblies.
  • Build and work with wood components.
  • Operate a CNC plasma table and create basic parts in CAD software.
  • Develop prototypes, assemble components, and test functionality.
  • Contribute ideas to improve product design, quality, and ease of manufacturing.
  • Work independently, manage assigned tasks, and follow projects through to completion.
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
  • Help update the shop layout and streamline production and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

  • Experience operating CNC plasma equipment and using basic CAD software.
  • Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Creativity and an interest in developing new products.
  • The ability to work independently and take ownership of your work.
  • A neat, organized approach and pride in quality craftsmanship.
  • Willingness to handle a variety of shop tasks beyond welding.
  • Proof of past work, including a portfolio, photos, or examples of completed projects.

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Work Location: In person

Benefits

Dental
Health Insurance
PTO
Vision
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How this job compares in Bozeman, MT

Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting sits about 46% above the $24/hr median for welding jobs across Montana — toward the top of a $19–$30/hr middle band drawn from 10 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 90% 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 Bozeman, MT

Bozeman, MT is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Montana as a whole we're tracking 14 other active welding openings from 12 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Montana.

The most active employers in Montana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are William M Kronmiller & Co., Inc. (2) and Spherion (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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