What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Welder/Fabricator position at LaGasse Machine & Fabrication?
Job Description
Senior Welder / Fabricator- Full-Time
The Senior Welder / Fabricator is expected to have good skills in dealing with and have the ability to work as a team player in a very progressive shop environment. The Senior Welder / Fabricator is expected to contribute to the LaGasse Machine & Fabrication team and its continuing efforts toward improvement & growth.
In addition to having a High School diploma, the Senior Welder / Fabricator should have the following minimum training and/or comparable work experience:
- Certificate of completion of a 2-year BOCES/WTCC or equivalent training program in the field of Welding / Fabrication
~OR~
- A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the Welding / Fabrication field.
Knowledge, experience, and/or skill in the area(s)
Fabrication / Welding Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail Mathematical Skills / Ability
MIG Welding Excellent Communication Skills (written / verbal)
TIG Welding Organizational Skills
Stick Welding Understanding to budgets and quoting
Fishing Weld Detail Time management
Teamwork Manufacturing Environment
Ability to Read & Interpret Drawings Project Design
Problem Solving Maintain Shop Floor Safety Rules & Goals
The Senior Welder / Fabricator will
- Organize and maintain a Clean work environment specific to the Shop area
- Assist in bring work to the LaGasse, help with customer leads etc.
- Ensure that jobs are done to quote, specifically to budget
- The ability to visualize a desired finished product based on a minimal verbal description and / or minimal sketch.
- The ability to work independently as well as with others
- The ability to understand and adjust work quality levels to meet individual customer’s varying requirements.
- Patience and the skills to work safely.
- A basic knowledge of mechanical drawing.
- The desire to keep equipment in good repair.
- The desire to continually learn more about the trade including new processes, techniques, and equipment and to strive for self-improvement.
- A willingness to work overtime when necessary, to help the Team make delivery deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Welders & Fabricators: 5 years (Preferred)
- Welding: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30