The Primary Role At Caldera, our Welder I team members are just beginning their professional journey, but they already play a meaningful role in building products that matter. This position is about more than learning the basics — it’s about discovering pride in craftsmanship, growing day by day, and becoming part of a team that thrives on precision and care. Every spark and every weld made at this level lays the foundation for a future of mastery and contribution to work that impacts industries and communities alike. The Organization Caldera is an industrial fabrication firm with production facilities across three states, in the midst of a strategic transformation from traditional fabrication to an engineered solutions provider. We're building something scalable, world-class, and leading in sectors like AI data centers, industrial power and equipment, and national defense. This comprehensive repositioning touches every aspect of our business, including our commitment to precision manufacturing that exceeds customer expectations. The People You'll join a hungry and loyal team committed to transforming traditional fabrication from the inside out. Our people are highly skilled fabricators, engineers, and operational experts who bring decades of industrial experience combined with a love for innovation. We're straightforward problem-solvers who take pride in turning complex challenges into elegant solutions, always asking "how can we do this better?" The production team values direct communication, continuous improvement, and taking care of each other while delivering results. As we evolve into a more sophisticated organization, we need someone who shares our passion for the work itself and believes that excellence in manufacturing makes a difference for our customers and our community. The Scope Perform basic welding tasks using limited processes (MIG, TIG, and Arc). Assist in assembly and fitting of metal components. Follow written and verbal instructions with supervision. Support team members in maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Seek guidance on inspection and quality standards. The Key Qualifications High Basic understanding of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, and Arc). Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills. Attention to safety and willingness to improve skills through training. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. The Benefits Comprehensive health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off starting at 3 weeks (increases with length of service) We are an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a leader in diversity and inclusion, to continually lead with our values, and to allow our team to develop their potential, bring their full selves to work, and fully engage with each other. We believe that our diversity makes our team stronger. This job description is not a binding contractual document. It is provided as a guide to types of duties required to be undertaken. This position may include other related duties as assigned. Duties vary from time to time and this description is subject to review and modification. Physical Demands Behavior Frequency of Behavior Details Lift/Carry F (Frequent) Up to 50 lbs., using proper technique or team lift Push/Pull F (Frequent) Exerting force to move parts, carts, or tooling Stand F (Frequent) Up to 8–10 hours on concrete manufacturing floor Walk F (Frequent) Moving between workstations and production areas Sit O (Occasional) For programming or documentation tasks Fine Manipulation F (Frequent) Operating controls, precision measuring, and assembly work Vision C (Constant) Close vision for precision inspection and machine operation
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Employment Type: Full-time
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Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Dental insurance