Job: Welder/Fabricator

Job Description

Job Type: Hourly

Wage: $21-$27/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Welder/Fabricator - Canon City

Position Overview

The welder/fabricator position is responsible for performing various duties including welding on construction and/or paving equipment. The employee will generally work in utility capacity by transferring from one task to another where demands are required. $21.00 - $27.00 per hour DOE 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Weld and assemble metal components relating to construction equipment.
• Follow and maintain safety protocols and report any issues or incidents.
• Contribute to company data by accurately tracking and documenting activities.
• Load and unload cargo
• Effectively communicate with supervisors and colleagues.
• Assist managers on the development and maintenance of job descriptions for all positions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and alignment with best practices by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Partner with managers on strategic workforce planning, employee development and learning initiatives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Driver License required
• 1-2 years of experience as welder/fabricator
• Experience in a building materials/construction industry preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must have the ability to weld.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the shop dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (up to 50% of the time).
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach; work well in a team. 
• Demonstrate comfort in communicating and partnering with senior level executives on sensitive employee issues.

• Strong skill in planning and organization, as well as skills in project management.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction and paving.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely

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.

• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
•  Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• Must be able to exert 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.