Field Welding Technician Hayden/Steamboat springs, CO. Job Type: Full-time Pay: 50-70K$ Salary DOE Benefits: Health insurance (possible option), PTO, Ski pass, Gear stipend STEELHEAD LLC in Hayden, CO is looking for skilled metal fabricators with 5+ years’ experience in measuring, welding, and installing custom steel railings, stairs, fireplaces, and other high-end projects. Products will be fabricated from drawings and blueprints. This position will be for a FIELD WELDING TECHNICIAN. Duties will include installing products onsite for residential new construction, Working with other technicians, cutting/grinding/welding/fab work onsite. We are looking for motivated candidates that are self-starters, can complete a project from beginning to end, including taking measurements, fabrication, and welding, are detail oriented, can work in a fast-paced environment, and are willing to do what it takes to get the job done! Steelhead LLC is a new, family-owned start up, and as we grow, we want you to grow with us. We understand what it takes to live and work in around Steamboat Springs and that great people are hard to come by. We are invested in the professional development and lives of our employees. We will ask that you pass a math/measuring and welding test at the time of your interview. Please see requirements below: • 5 + years' experience in ornamental steel fabrication, including building handrails, stairs, fireplaces, and other high end ornamental steel projects • Certified in welding with strong skills in MIG/TIG/SMAW/FCAW • Ability to read and fabricate high-end projects from detailed fabrication shop drawings and blueprints including layout, measuring, sawing, bending, grinding, and detailed finishing • Installation experience • Valid driver’s license • Ability to operate a forklift • Able to follow instructions and work with others with minimum supervision • Motivated and able to work in a fast-paced production environment and perform tasks in and accurate and detailed manner • Familiar with welding tools and knowledge of how to work in safe manner • Ability to lift 75lbs or more • Compensation is based on experience Please respond to this ad with a resume and cover letter as to why you would be the best candidate. Contact: Reese@steelhead-fabrication.com Look us up! www.steelhead-fabrication.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $43.00 per hour Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off Experience: • Fabrication: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Steamboat Springs, CO 80487: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Steamboat Springs, CO, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), there are approximately 402,333 welders employed nationwide, with Steamboat Springs offering a niche market for skilled welders. The median annual wage for welders is $45,190, with experienced professionals earning up to $108,000 annually. Local welders in Steamboat Springs can earn an average of $1,470 per week, with opportunities for overtime boosting weekly earnings. Vocational schools, welding unions, and online platforms facilitate apprenticeships and job placements, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
