Entry-Level Sheet Metal Fabricator – Hands-On Production

Laitram Machinery; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, Inc. in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Entry Level Fabricator to assist in sheet metal fabrication processes across multiple operations.

You will follow the manufacturing schedule, operate equipment, move and prepare materials, and help maintain inventory accuracy. The role requires a high school diploma, basic tool use, ability to read blueprints, and the willingness to learn to operate shop equipment including forklifts and soda-blasters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Able to identify and use basic hand tools.
• Capable of reading blueprints and shop drawings.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Able to learn to operate roller fab equipment such as sanding and stripping machines.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work from manufacturing schedule and meet daily targets.
• Operate extruder and other equipment to support production.
• Unload rollers from trucks, move with fork-truck.
• Clean rollers with soda-blaster and inspect quality.
• Assemble components into roller pipe assemblies.
• Cross-train on other roller operations and maintain inventory counts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic hand tools usage

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork-truck operation

Soda-blaster

Roller fabrication equipment

Job description

Laitram Machinery, Inc. in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Entry Level Fabricator to assist in sheet metal fabrication processes across multiple operations.

You will follow the manufacturing schedule, operate equipment, move and prepare materials, and help maintain inventory accuracy. The role requires a high school diploma, basic tool use, ability to read blueprints, and the willingness to learn to operate shop equipment including forklifts and soda-blasters.