Job Details

Fabricator I

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)

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position requires an individual to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 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, band saw, overhead crane, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, and grinder 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

Work Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• 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

Ability to Commute:

• Youngsville, LA 70592 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Youngsville, LA 70592: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off