Founding Weld Tech – Steel & Aluminum Fabrication

Galleher Acquisition Corp; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision premiums

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dependent coverage available

401(k) with 3% company contribution

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Galleher Industries is seeking a skilled Welder to support fabrication operations at our Lafayette, IN facility. The role focuses on welding steel and aluminum components, reading blueprints, and maintaining high quality while helping establish workflows with a founding team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years welding in manufacturing, reads drawings, and can lift up to 75 pounds. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, disability insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• CNC machining or metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Safety-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Welding certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screening, including THC.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Perform welding on steel and aluminum components.
• Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, fitting, and cleaning metal surfaces.
• Perform welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions to meet design specifications.
• Inspect completed welds for penetration, accuracy, and quality compliance.
• Support fabrication, finishing, and fit-up processes to meet customer requirements.
• Establish best practices, standardized workflows, and quality benchmarks.
• Serve as a knowledgeable technical resource for peers and support newer team members.
• Champion safe work practices and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready workspace.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.
• Support additional equipment or operational needs as business demands evolve.
• Serve as a technical lead on your shift by modeling safety and quality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machining

Metal fabrication

Precision measuring tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Galleher Industries is seeking a skilled Welder to support fabrication operations at our Lafayette, IN facility. The role focuses on welding steel and aluminum components, reading blueprints, and maintaining high quality while helping establish workflows with a founding team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years welding in manufacturing, reads drawings, and can lift up to 75 pounds. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, disability insurance, 401(k), and PTO.