TIG/Hand Laser Welder - 1st shift - Sheet Metal Industry
About The Position
Lake Air Products is seeking a first-shift Welder to join its contract manufacturing team serving medical, aerospace and defense, industrial, and other markets. The Welder joins and fabricates metal components using welding processes to produce high-quality customer products in a manufacturing environment. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up and operating welding equipment, fitting and assembling parts, inspecting finished welds, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. Welders work with a variety of materials and welding techniques while supporting production goals, maintaining accuracy, and following Lake Air Products’ safety and quality procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in TIG, MIG, and tack welding.
- Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to read blueprints and perform necessary measurements.
- Excellent people skills and ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
- Integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission.
Nice To Haves
- Hand laser welding experience.
Responsibilities
- Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications using a straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
- Observe tests on welded surfaces, including hydrostatic, X-ray, and dimensional-tolerance tests.
- Develop templates, tooling, and other work aids to hold and align parts.
- Determine required equipment and welding methods using knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Examine finished products and spare parts and compare them with samples to check whether specifications are met.
- Inspect grooves, angles, and gap allowances using measuring instruments.
- Weld metal by fusing metal segments using hand laser welding, gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs.
- Read blueprints, set up and operate welding equipment, fit and assemble parts, and inspect finished welds.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Full benefits
- 401(k) employer match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Gym reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
