LSA Fabrication - Welder
About The Position
The Welder joins metal parts and fills seams and holes in metal components. The role follows sketches and specifications, inspects equipment and structures, and follows safety protocols while maintaining knowledge of them. The Welder uses electricity and torches to heat and solder components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals; assesses materials and job specifications to determine appropriate welding positions and methods; monitors equipment use and temperature; and operates specialized industrial welding machinery or supervises welding robots. The role also includes trimming metal components and taking apart and disposing of large metal objects and structures. The Welder maintains safe working conditions, including healthy ventilation, and wears required protective equipment. The position is located at Lafayette Steel and Aluminum of Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana. It is listed as full-time/part-time, with any shift and no travel. The work environment frequently involves fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations; noise levels may be loud.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of related experience and/or training.
- Understand different types of material.
- Ability to perform tasks while following safety protocols.
- Good observation skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Recognize positional dangers and fire or explosion hazards.
- Ability to identify when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
- Basic skills to safely and effectively operate welding tools.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Join metal parts and fill seams and holes in metal components.
- Use electricity and torches to heat and solder components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals.
- Consult blueprints and sketches to perform work to specification.
- Assess equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications to determine appropriate welding positions and methods.
- Monitor equipment for proper use and temperature.
- Maintain knowledge of universal standards and specifications to meet building codes and legal requirements.
- Develop working knowledge of methods for welding a variety of materials and components.
- Operate specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervise welding robots.
- Trim metal components using heat, fire, and electricity.
- Take apart and dispose of large metal objects, such as automobiles, ships, and other structures.
- Monitor the work environment for hazards and maintain healthy ventilation to avoid inhaling particles or gases.
- Follow safety protocols, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
