Industrial Welder: Precision Fabrication & Safety

Lapham Hickey.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lapham Hickey is seeking a Welder in Columbus, OH. Your role involves welding per customer specs, setup, and coordinating with shifts, while ensuring safe handling of materials and equipment in an indoor environment.

You will read blueprints and measurement tools, operate cranes or forklifts, and apply basic math for precise fabrication. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year welding experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read measuring tools and blueprints.
• Knowledge of welding equipment, materials and fuels.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.
• Capable of basic math and unit conversions with fractions.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier objects.
• Familiar with general shop procedures and safety rules.
• Willing to cooperate with co-workers and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Weld material according to customer specifications using welding equipment.
• Prepare orders and set up equipment for production.
• Communicate with proceeding shifts and maintain safe operations.
• Inspect and measure material, completing reports as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance on torches and related tools.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear PPE (glasses, gloves, helmet, shoes).
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Math skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometer

Welding equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklift

Job description

Lapham Hickey is seeking a Welder in Columbus, OH. Your role involves welding per customer specs, setup, and coordinating with shifts, while ensuring safe handling of materials and equipment in an indoor environment.

You will read blueprints and measurement tools, operate cranes or forklifts, and apply basic math for precise fabrication. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential for success.