Senior TIG Welder/Fabricator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
If you take pride in precision TIG welding and high-quality fabrication, this is an opportunity to work on complex systems used by some of the most innovative companies in the world. At LACO Technologies, our team fabricates advanced vacuum and leak testing systems used across aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and technology industries. Our customers include organizations such as SpaceX, NASA, Apple, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. Our welders work on custom stainless steel and aluminum fabrications, including vacuum chambers, tanks, pipe assemblies, and structural components that support advanced testing systems. This role is ideal for experienced welders who take pride in craftsmanship, quality welds, and precision fabrication. LACO Technologies designs and manufactures advanced vacuum and leak testing systems used across aerospace, automotive, medical device, and advanced manufacturing industries. For more than 50 years, LACO has partnered with innovative companies including SpaceX, NASA, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin to deliver reliable testing technology used in mission-critical products.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years TIG welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
- Strong experience welding stainless steel and aluminum
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld prints
- Experience fitting and welding large fabrications, tanks, or structural assemblies
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing clean, high-quality welds
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a fabrication team
Nice To Haves
- Experience welding vacuum chambers or pressure vessels
- Experience with pipe welding
- Experience with fabrication equipment such as rollers, ironworker, mills, or lathes
- Background in aerospace or advanced manufacturing fabrication
Responsibilities
- Perform TIG welding (GTAW) on stainless steel and aluminum components
- Fit and weld chambers/tanks and pressure vessels
- Fabricate components using engineering drawings and blueprints
- Weld pipe assemblies ranging from 1/8” to 36”
- Fabricate tanks and assemblies ranging from 4” to 8’ in diameter
- Perform layout, fitting, and fabrication of welded assemblies
- Inspect welds and completed assemblies to ensure quality and structural integrity
- Maintain safe work practices and organized work areas
Benefits
- Clean, organized temperature-controlled shop
- 9/80 schedule — every other Friday off
- Opportunity to build complex stainless steel fabrications
- Work on equipment used by leading aerospace and technology companies
- Stable company with 50+ years of innovation
- Collaborative team environment with engineering support
- Opportunities to expand fabrication and technical skills
- $29.00 – $34.00 per hour depending on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Three weeks PTO starting your first year
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
- Company lunches, events, and team culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
