Shop Welder

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Are you ready to ignite your welding skills and become a vital part of our team that builds the foundations of epic climbing experiences? Vertical Solutions Climbing is seeking a talented and passionate Shop Welder to join our crew.

At Vertical Solutions Climbing, we are pioneers of adventure. Our mission is to craft exceptional climbing walls and structures that challenge and inspire climbers of all abilities. We push the boundaries of design and engineering to create breathtaking environments that fuel the climbing community's spirit. From towering indoor climbing gyms to jaw-dropping outdoor installations, we take pride in delivering climbing solutions that leave an indelible mark on those who dare to ascend.

As a Shop Welder, you will be at the forefront of crafting the steel skeleton that forms the backbone of our climbing structures. Collaborating with our design and fabrication teams, you will transform raw materials into solid, precision-welded components that guarantee safety, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

Some Travel Required to assist with wall installation projects across the U.S.

Primary and Essential Functions

• Read plans and design drawings to fabricate metal using techniques such as welding, shearing, and sawing;
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), general directions, quality-control programs and safety requirements for all production operations;
• Handles tools of various types including heavy machinery;
• Examine completed work for defects, and measure pieces with straightedges and templates to ensure conformance with specifications; report nonconforming material to Shop Foreman for quality assurance;
• Load and unload materials;
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures;
• Report all unsafe activities to manager;
• Use lean concepts for individual tasks;
• General labor work (e.g. Sweep, clean up job site, run errands, use hammer and saw, demolition, etc.)
• Keep a clean, organized working environment and assist in maintaining machinery and tools;
• Additional duties may be assigned in various functions of Vertical Solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years MIG & Arc welding experience;
• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment;
• Communicate progress and arising problems with team leaders/project foreman;
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and production standards;
• Wear company provided safety equipment IE (harness, hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses);
• Ability to use and read measuring tape;
• Reliable, shows up to shift on time each day;
• Proactive, self-starter, positive attitude;
• Well-developed time management skills with the ability to manage multiple
• priorities;
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment;
• Ability to work and participate effectively in a team environment;
• Valid driver license;
• Forklift certified ;
• OSHA 10 or 30 ;
• Welding certification ;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand on your feet the majority of the day;
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.;
• Stooping and bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist;
• Regularly works at heights (scissor lifts, boom lifts);
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemical materials;
• Noise level is typical of that found in a manufacturing environment;
• Subject to atmospheric conditions.
• Regular and repetitive use of hands to handle, feel and operate machinery;
• Crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, climbing, pushing and pulling;
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways;
• Potential exposure to weather and environmental conditions.

Vertical Solutions' mission is to lead the industry in the next of community spaces with passion, innovation and craftsmanship.

Core Values

Distinctive Facilities with Emotional Depth​​​​​​​

We design and build innovative and dynamic facilities that are a haven away from home and work for the broader outdoor community- creating social spaces that foster community health, wellness and emotional connections.

Fueled by our shared passions, interests and creativity, we develop our products through first-hand experience and feedback. This supports and contributes to unrivaled knowledge of how to bring a project to life, and the dept and authenticity our clients identify with and value.

Operational Prowess

We develop and continually improve elegant, efficient and documented operational processes that underpin a disciplined approach to effective design and production operations. We look outside the climbing industry for guidance and inspiration, bringing the best practices in house to be at the industry forefront in all respects.

We believe gathering, analyzing, utilizing data is essential for improving our operations, increasing efficiency, expanding our individual capacities and facilitating collaborative teamwork.

We adhere to efficient and organized business practices that utilize technologies to continually improve the level of operational excellence we promise to our clients.

Employee Excellence and Growth

We value the positive contributions of our employees and work to create an environment that transforms passions into sustainable careers. We strive to foster sincere relationships between our work and play, resulting in employees that care deeply about the outcomes of their work.

We embrace all challenges as a means to foster both personal and professional growth. Learning form out mistakes enables us to bring each new project's full potential to life.

We value listening to and learning from one another, and endeavor to be clear and authentic in all out interactions. We collaborate and innovate a to create exceptional value for out clients, our company, and ourselves.