Welding Technician

Applications Due By: July 20, 2026

Pay Range DOE: $19.00-21.00/hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm (This is a temp-to-hire with the eligibility of full-time permanent placement.)

Benefits: This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate. 

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer. 

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for candidates with at least one year of experience in welding and fabricating stairs, railings, awnings, and other custom ornamental/architectural metal work. MIG welding is the predominate type of welding we perform, but occasional Stick and TIG welding is done as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Layout, position, fit, and weld metal components using MIG welding.
• Fabricate and assemble custom architectural and ornamental metal products, including stairs, railings, awnings, and related structures.
• Assemble parts and components through bolting, riveting, and welding processes.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Repair welded components as necessary.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools to cut, shape, grind, and assemble metal materials.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including chop saws and basic mill machinery.
• Safely operate a forklift to move materials and finished products.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Technical certification, welding certification, or vocational training is a strong plus but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in MIG welding and metal fabrication.
• Experience fabricating architectural and ornamental metalwork is preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a hands-on weld test within one (1) hour.
• Knowledge and experience operating analog MIG welders.
• Experience using chop saws, basic mill equipment, and forklifts.
• Experience utilizing hand and power tools to cut, shape, fit, and assemble metal components.

Other: 

• Strong attention to detail and accurate measurement skills.
• Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions with varying temperatures*.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.  

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: View phone number on click.appcast.io or  . 

We promote a  Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - CONTINUOUSLY

SQUAT - CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - CONTINUOUSLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - CONTINUOUSLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - CONTINUOUSLY - Working in various weather conditions/varying temperatures*.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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