Aluminum Welder

US Fire Pump; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacations

Job summary

US Fire Pump Company is seeking an aluminum welder to fabricate and assemble custom fire apparatus and emergency response equipment. The role requires strong MIG and TIG welding of aluminum and the ability to independently set up welding equipment and pass a hands-on welding test.

Candidates must be able to stand, bend, climb ladders, and lift materials throughout the day. Base pay ranges from $27.00 to $34.00 per hour for full-time, non-exempt employment.

Qualifications

• Proven MIG and TIG welding experience with aluminum
• Ability to set up welding equipment independently
• Able to pass a welding test (machine setup and weld quality)
• Strong reading of welding symbols and fabrication drawings
• Experience with aluminum tubing, sheet, and plate
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components and assemblies
• Set up welding machines, including selecting wire, gas, and all welding parameters
• Fabricate and assemble aluminum firetruck bodies and related components
• Ensure welds meet structural, cosmetic, and safety standards
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with shop safety standards
• Work collaboratively with fabrication, assembly, and engineering teams

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Aluminum welding

Equipment setup

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

• Base Pay $27.00 - $34.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Jeremy Barbaresi

Who we are:

US Fire Pump is the industry leader in developing, manufacturing, and distributing custom designed industrial firefighting pumps, water supply units, and heavy‑duty fire apparatus. Our primary mission is to protect the lives of the public and fire industry personnel while limiting property damage. US Fire Pump also maintains the largest industrial Emergency Response Team and equipment assets in the world.

Job Overview:

The aluminum welder is responsible for fabrication and assembly of custom designed emergency response equipment and fire apparatus. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in BOTH MIG and TIG aluminum welding, capable of independently setting up welding equipment, and able to pass a hands‑on welding test. Must be able to stand, bend, climb ladders, and lift materials throughout the workday.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components and assemblies
• Set up welding machines, including selecting wire, gas, and all welding parameters
• Fabricate and assemble aluminum firetruck bodies and related components
• Ensure welds meet structural, cosmetic, and safety standards
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with shop safety standards
• Work collaboratively with fabrication, assembly, and engineering teams

Welding Experience Required:

• Proven experience MIG and TIG welding aluminum in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Ability to set up welding equipment independently (machine settings, wire, gas, etc…)
• Ability to pass a welding test, including machine setup and weld quality
• Strong understanding of welding symbols and fabrication drawings
• Experience working with aluminum tubing, sheet, and plate
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Preferred Experience:

• Fire Apparatus, emergency vehicle, or heavy‑duty vehicle manufacturing
• Familiarity with custom or low-volume production environments

Benefits:

• 401K with company match
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Accident
• Long-term and Short-term Disability, Specified Disease
• Paid vacation and holidays