Welder/Fabricator I

Custom metal fabrication company looking for a Fabricator I with some previous experience. 40+ hours per week to start. Competitive wage and benefits package with room to grow, based on experience and performance. ALUMINUM TIG EXPERIENCE - Preferred!

Pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical required for all new hires*

Fabricators are responsible for understanding and adhering to LEM’s Quality Management System and customer expectations to properly weld using Stainless TIG and MIG, Aluminum TIG and MIG, and/or Steel TIG and MIG welding procedures and finish by examining, grinding, and polishing products ensuring that product outputs meet customer requirements before product is released. Requiring a strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship, this position is responsible for a variety of maintenance and production tasks that promote a safe, efficient production environment delivering high-quality products.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

- Minimum 1 year in fabricating or successful completion of a certified welding program

- Fabrication skills including but not limited to Stainless TIG and MIG, Aluminum TIG and MIG, and/or Steel TIG and MIG procedures and operating fabrication machinery in a manufacturing shop; working toward proficiency in at least one metal type

- Ability to learn and comply with necessary safety techniques and terminology

- Ability to learn and comply with basic manufacturing processes, concepts, and procedures

- Ability to work in a team environment

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

- Ability to read, interpret, evaluate, and respond to procedures, specifications, drawings, and requirements

- Understand basic mathematical principles and have knowledge of measurement processes such as length, diameter, and counts

- Read and operate a tape measure and caliper

- Strong attention to detail

- Solid work ethic and pride in workmanship

- Effective verbal, written, and communication skills

- Adequate fabrication and finishing skills including but not limited to welding, print reading, examining, grinding, and polishing using appropriate tools for each procedure

- Good organizational and time management skills

- Basic computer skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This position requires an individual to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

- Comply with all quality system requirements and specifications

- Comply with all safety system requirements and wear proper PPE and uniforms

- Perform tasks in a safe, responsible, and efficient manner

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

- Follow oral instructions to perform necessary processes

- Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity

- Maintain all assigned or department equipment according to procedures

- Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine operations

- Identify and locate required materials and parts for assigned jobs

- Maintain and document proper material tracking throughout project such as deficiency logs

- Maintain correct time keeping throughout project by tracking in project management software

- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

- Weld products according to customer specifications and LEM standards using Stainless TIG and MIG, Aluminum TIG and MIG, and/or Steel TIG and MIG procedures and is proficient in 1 of the 3 metal types

- Properly setup and safely operate a variety of assigned equipment such as welding machine, ban saw, overhead crane, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, and grainer according to all procedures

- Examine and feel surface of workpiece for defects

- Move grinder over surface of workpiece to remove scratches and imperfections

- Polish ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface

- Selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications

- Prepare overall product aesthetics for final inspection, ensuring product outputs meet the specified requirements before product is released

- Assist in other areas of the facility as needed or assigned, including overtime when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

Experience:

- Welding: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Youngsville, LA 70592 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Youngsville, LA 70592: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person