Welder/Fabricator I (Day & Night shifts available)

LED FastStart•Youngsville, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 - REQUIRED! (Day Shift and Night Shift available) 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

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
ALUMINUM TIG EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED!
Ability to Commute: Youngsville, LA 70592 (Required)
Ability to Relocate: Youngsville, LA 70592: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Responsibilities

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