Welder- MIG Aluminum
Description
Goodwill of Colorado
Applications due by Friday, October 30, 2026
Job Description
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.
Pay Range DOE: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30AM - 4:00PM)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our team! The ideal candidate will have strong fabrication and welding experience, the ability to read shop drawings, and a commitment to producing high-quality welds in a safe and fast-paced environment. If you take pride in craftsmanship and enjoy working with steel structures and fabricated components, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Erect and install structural steel components according to shop drawings and project specifications.
- Perform complex steel erection and accurately position large structural components.
- Conduct ground assembly and staging of structural materials.
- Operate grinders, saws, torches, plasma cutters, and other metal fabrication tools.
- Rig, signal, and coordinate crane operations safely and efficiently.
- Interpret measurements and layout requirements, including level, plumb, and square concepts.
- Calculate material requirements and verify dimensions.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and fall protection standards.
- Work independently while maintaining quality workmanship and productivity.
- Recognize and avoid potential hazards and danger zones on job sites.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience performing MIG welding on aluminum materials in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- AWS D1.1 Welding Certification (Stick & MIG) required.
- Certified in Crane Signaling and Flagging required.
- Material Rigging Certification required.
- Proven experience with complex steel erection projects.
- Ability to read and interpret steel erection shop drawings.
- Proficiency with electric hand tools and metal cutting equipment.
- Experience with aerial lifts and scissor lifts.
- Strong understanding of structural steel erection practices.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance standards.
Education:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
- Technical training, trade school coursework, or welding certification is highly desirable.
Additional Information:
- Ability to successfully complete a practical welding assessment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to read measurements and maintain precise tolerances.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50-100 lbs. as required.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
- Ability to work in manufacturing environments with fluctuating temperatures and varying weather-related conditions when applicable.
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and productivity standards.
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: 888-897-7781 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*.