Trade Specialist Welder Fabricator

Job description

Trade Specialist Welder Fabricator As a Trade Specialist Welder Fabricator at Colorado Springs Utilities, you will be responsible for welding and custom fabrication, including design layout, custom metal fabrication, retro-fitting equipment, and facilitating repairs in a shop (70%) AND field (30%) environment. You will also design, fabricate, and modify parts to make or repair specialized vehicles and equipment by applying knowledge of mechanics, custom fabrication, metal properties, layout, and welding. Please note that this position will be filled at a 44.12/hr pay rate, with an increase to $46.33/ hr after a 6-month probationary period. A day in the life of a Welder may include: - Designing fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs - Supporting metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics - Performing repairs and supporting work crews and projects in the field while working off of the weld truck in all weather temperatures and conditions; outdoor projects may include, electric substations, wastewater treatment facilities, cons...