Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Welder / Carpenter – Build Commercial Projects with Precision and Skilled Craftsmanship

Job Overview:

Company: Mick Rich Contractors.

Salary/Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour.

Location: Albuquerque, NM (Onsite).

Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 Hours Per Week).

Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, and Government/Federal.

Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Current MIG and ARC Welding Certifications.

The Opportunity:

You will serve as the team's dedicated certified welder while also performing commercial carpentry on a variety of complex construction projects throughout New Mexico. This role is ideal for a skilled tradesperson who enjoys working with multiple disciplines and wants to be part of a company known for solving challenging projects across commercial, industrial, and government facilities. Your welding expertise will support specialized project needs while your carpentry skills will keep you actively involved in day-to-day field operations.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Perform commercial carpentry including rough carpentry, finish work, framing, installations, and general construction tasks.
• Complete certified MIG and ARC welding for structural steel and miscellaneous commercial construction applications.
• Perform light field fabrication and modifications as project requirements dictate.
• Weld and fabricate steel and galvanized steel components while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and construction specifications.
• Collaborate with project foremen and field crews to complete projects safely and on schedule.
• Safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant jobsite.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years of commercial carpentry experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of MIG and ARC welding experience.
• Current MIG and ARC Welding Certifications required.
• Proven experience working with structural steel and galvanized steel.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
• Experience performing field welding and light fabrication.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to various project sites throughout New Mexico.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of certified welding experience.
• Previous commercial, industrial, or government construction experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification or higher.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication and field modifications.
• Multi-trade construction experience is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay of $32.00 per hour.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement savings program.
• Life insurance options.
• Paid training and continued career development.
• Safety equipment provided.
• Company events and employee recognition programs.

About Us:

Mick Rich Contractors has been building the communities of New Mexico for over forty years, earning a reputation for "Solving Complexity with Creativity." We specialize in commercial, industrial, medical, research, and government construction projects while maintaining a culture built on safety, craftsmanship, and professional growth.

Mick Rich Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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