Welder

LGG Industrial • La Porte, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder prepares and TIG welds steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel parts according to supervisor instructions, blueprints, drawings, and applicable Welding Procedure Specifications. The role also supports safe operations, quality production, equipment care, and good housekeeping in a production and warehouse environment. The position is full-time and non-exempt, based in La Porte, Texas, at Leader Gasket.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of education and production maintenance experience.
• At least one year of TIG welding experience.
• Must pass a TIG welding test within six weeks.
• Experience with steel, aluminum, and/or stainless steel.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and identify and measure materials.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn how products are made using equipment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience and knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
• Ability to produce quality products consistently.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload and interact effectively with customers, coworkers, and others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and professional customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Math proficiency including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using units of measure.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, internet, and email.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Background checks and drug screening may be required where permitted by law or applicable Company, Customer, or DOT requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an industrial setting.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience.
• A solid background working with metal.
• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance.
• Demonstrated measurement skills and mathematical fraction-to-decimal conversion skills.
• Ability to distinguish among aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full commitment to safety policies and procedures and help build a safety culture focused on preventing incidents.
• Set up welding machines according to the job requirements or a Welding Procedure Specification.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine welding requirements.
• TIG weld steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel components to blueprint and drawing specifications.
• Ensure work is performed safely and meets quality standards.
• Follow, create, and help maintain Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Set up welding cells for serial production runs.
• Operate production machinery or assist machine operators.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and care for equipment and facilities.
• Work with attention to detail and focus on assigned tasks.
• Follow safety rules and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Perform other duties for which trained and qualified.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan with bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, available on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

What This Job Offers

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