Journeyman/Senior TIG Welder/Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to join their team in a clean, organized environment. This role offers the chance to work with stainless steel and aluminum vacuum chambers, contributing significantly to the manufacturing process. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and integrity. Enjoy a flexible 9/80 work schedule, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package, making this opportunity ideal for those looking to balance work and life while advancing their careers in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Paid Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Protection Services

Periodic Company Parties

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of welding experience, with a focus on TIG and MIG.
• Experience in vacuum chamber welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welding stainless steel or aluminum plates using TIG and MIG techniques.
• Reading blueprints and performing quality checks on completed work.

Skills

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Manual Lathes

Mills

Iron Worker

Metal Rolls

Grinders

Saws

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced TIG Welder to join our team. This position is for a senior-level welder for TIG and MIG welding of stainless steel and aluminum vacuum chambers, frames, and fixtures. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in TIG welding of stainless steel or aluminum plates.

Our welders work in a clean, organized, temperature-controlled shop. Welders at LACO play an integral part of our manufacturing process.

At LACO Technologies we strive to give our employees a great work-life balance. We offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a 9/80 work schedule giving our employees every other Friday off. This benefit along with our flexible scheduling options and generous PTO offering makes LACO a company worth considering for employment.

Responsibilities:

• Welding of stainless steel or aluminum plate using TIG and MIG welding techniques
• Proficient in layout skills.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to determine specifications for welding projects.
• Performing quality checks on completed work to ensure the finished product meets specifications.
• Experience with manual lathes, mills, Iron Worker, metal rolls, grinding and rolling processes, and saws a plus.
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to process improvements
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high level of quality.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with our engineering team and communicate properly.
• Must have a high focus on safety and the ability to learn and follow LACO’s safety standards.
• We need a hard-working individual who is dependable and on time to work each day.

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 7 years of welding experience
• Experience in vacuum chamber welding helpful
• Experience building big parts 60” and bigger

Job Details:

• Shift: 5 days/week Monday-Friday Full-Time. There is also the option of a 9/80 work schedule where you will get every other Friday off.
• Pay: Hourly rate: $25.00 to $30.00 an hour depending on experience
• Benefits: Generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal protection services, pet insurance, theft protection, cancer guardian, company-paid life insurance, and 401K with match, paid holidays, and a generous PTO (paid time off) plan of three weeks your first year, company paid continuing education opportunities including a tuition reimbursement program, periodic company parties, and lunches.
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, or status as a protected veteran.

About LACO Technologies

LACO Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of vacuum and leak testing systems. Driven by innovation, service, and quality, we strive to be the best provider of standard and custom vacuum and leak testing solutions serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. Each day you will be exposed to new challenges and interesting applications, and help our customers succeed in their mission by providing exceptional products. Our company culture thrives on the core values of Fairness and Integrity, Always Improving, Wowing the Customer, and Being Proactive & Accountable. If you take pride in your work and exhibit integrity in all you do, then LACO is the place for you.