Fabricator

Lantech • Louisville, KY

89d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lantech, we build innovative packaging equipment that helps companies around the world move and protect their products. Our manufacturing team plays a critical role in delivering high-quality equipment to our customers. As a Fabricator, you will use MIG welding, fabrication, and blueprint-reading skills to produce quality parts and assemblies. You’ll work with both standard and non-standard fabrications, using fixtures, measuring tools, and other equipment to ensure parts meet specifications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience fabricating parts and assemblies to print.
• Ability to set up and adjust welding machines and peripheral equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to maintain angles, tolerances, and squareness of fabricated parts.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Proven record of good attendance.
• Ability to successfully complete the Fabricator assessment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely maneuver equipment and materials.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed to meet production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational or trade school training preferred.
• Additional experience with fabrication, machining, or other manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld mild steel to produce standard parts using fixtures.
• Fabricate non-standard parts and assemblies without the aid of fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Perform layout and use appropriate measuring tools to ensure parts meet required dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and adjust welding machines and peripheral equipment.
• Maintain proper angles, tolerances, and squareness of fabricated parts.
• Saw, drill, and tap raw materials as needed.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality and specification requirements.
• Safely maneuver welding equipment, materials, and finished parts.
• Follow standardized work and established safety and quality procedures.
• Support production deadlines and work overtime as needed.
• Take on new challenges and responsibilities to continue developing welding and fabrication skills.

Benefits

• Quarterly Profitability Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO, paid vacation, and 8 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED