Class A Welder (1st Shift)

MECO (a Grundfos Company) is a world leader in the manufacture of engineered products for water purification serving a multiple of industries. You will find our products in the most demanding and critical applications. For over 90 years we have produced ultra-pure water for life saving drugs, on offshore platforms, in harsh environments and remote locations with the US Army, Navy and Air Force.

MECO is an innovative technology company making one essential product – pure water. We engineer our products to minimize environmental impacts by incorporating high efficiency energy, recovering input, minimizing discharge and reducing the water footprint. Our team is committed to maintaining quality and the pursuit of excellence while maximizing greener efforts. At MECO, we are making a difference, and you will too!

We are seeking a Welder for our Mandeville, LA facility. 

About the Role:

As a Welder at our manufacturing facility in Louisiana, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. You will be responsible for welding and fabricating metal components, interpreting blueprints and schematics, and performing quality control checks. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our production processes, and ultimately contribute to the success of our company. We have openings on our first and second shifts. 

First Shift: Monday-Friday 5am-1pm

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in welding and fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of welding techniques and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in welding
• Experience with TIG welding
• Experience with welding stainless steel and other alloys

Responsibilities:

• Performing welding and fabrication of metal components according to blueprints and schematics
• Operating and maintaining welding equipment and tools
• Performing quality control checks to ensure products meet specifications
• Collaborating with other team members to troubleshoot and problem-solve
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Skills:

As a Welder, you will utilize your expertise in welding and fabrication techniques to produce high-quality metal components. You will need to have a strong attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Additionally, you will collaborate with other team members to troubleshoot and problem-solve, and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Your skills in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, CNC plasma cutting, and metal forming and bending will be utilized on a daily basis.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health Savings account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

MECO is an EEO employer (Male/Female/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) and participates in E-Verify. We will gladly consider any candidate who can fulfill all essential job functions (with or without accommodation) and is legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. We are a drug-free environment and conduct reference checks.