Welder 1

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity with growth opportunities, competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and benefits?! This is an opportunity to join Emerson as a Welder on 1st Shift at Emerson's Boulder location! 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

•  Perform assigned manual, automated, or semi-automated welding operations using approved Welding Procedure Specifications, drawings, specifications, travelers, and work instructions
• Prepare, fit, position, and weld components and assemblies according to documented dimensional and quality requirements
• Perform routine, clearly defined welding assignments using approved parameters, methods, tooling, fixtures, and equipment
• Escalate concerns regarding welding parameters, methods, or approved procedures
• Recognize weld defects, fit-up concerns, equipment issues, process deviations, and abnormal conditions; resolve immediate execution issues within established instructions and escalate other concerns
• Perform required pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld visual inspections and authorized testing
• Identify and report nonconforming products or materials according to established site procedures
• Accurately complete required production, material, quality, certification, and traceability records using approved paper or electronic systems
• Obtain and maintain the welding, process, product, equipment, inspection, and safety qualifications required for the assigned site and work area
• Follow all safety procedures, properly use required personal protective equipment, recognize hazards and near misses, and complete required reporting
• Perform assigned operator-level preventive maintenance and verify that equipment, tools, fixtures, and inspection devices are suitable for use
• Maintain assigned work areas, tools, equipment, and materials according to 5S+1 standards
• Participate in approved Lean, continuous-improvement, quality-system, audit, or new-product activities as assigned
• Work cooperatively with production and support functions and seek feedback to build technical skills
• Support production in other products, processes, equipment, or work areas when properly trained, qualified, and authorized

Who You Are:

You take ownership for your work, acting with integrity and following through on commitments while holding yourself accountable for results. You approach problems with a practical, solution-focused mindset, using experience and sound judgment to address issues and improve outcomes. You build trust through clear communication and respectful collaboration, working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and roles. You adapt well to change, remain composed in non-routine situations, and continue learning to strengthen your skills and impact.

For This Role, You Will Need:

•  EDUCATION: None; recognized welding program, AWS-aligned welding certificate, or related technical education preferred
• EXPERIENCE: Basic welding knowledge required through experience or school; relevant welding or manufacturing experience preferred, or successful completion of the site-approved training and qualification process; ability to read and apply applicable work instructions, welding procedures, drawings, and welding symbols
• REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: Ability to successfully complete the required onsite weld test according to ASME Section IX code requirements, and to obtain and maintain all qualifications required for the assigned site and work area

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, the hourly pay range for this role is $29.15 - $33.48 commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. 

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM &  Friday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM