Senior TIG Welder/Fabricator - 2nd Shift

LACO Technologies Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2nd shift hours

9/80 schedule

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

LACO Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior TIG Welder / Fabricator to support precision stainless steel and aluminum fabrication for custom vacuum systems. This role emphasizes engineered, one-off and small-batch work where fit and finish matter.

You will weld and fabricate vacuum and leak testing systems used by aerospace, medical, automotive, and tech industries. Training is available; no direct assembly experience required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years TIG welding experience.
• Strong stainless and aluminum welding skills.
• Blueprint and weld symbol reading ability.
• Experience with large or complex fabrications.

Responsibilities

• TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel and aluminum
• Fabricate custom vacuum chambers, tanks, and assemblies
• Read and work from engineering drawings and blueprints
• Fit and weld pipe and tubing from 1/8 inch to 36 inches
• Inspect weld quality and finished assemblies

Skills

TIG welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

GTAW welding

Job description

Description

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm – 12:30 am)
Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off
Pay: $34.00 Plus $2.00 Shift Differential
Employment Type: Full-Time

Steady work. Clean shop. No production line pressure.

Overview

LACO Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior TIG Welder / Fabricator to support precision stainless steel and aluminum fabrication for custom vacuum systems. This is not production welding. The role focuses on engineered, one-off and small-batch fabrication where fit, finish, and quality matter.

You'll help weld & fabricate custom vacuum and leak testing systems used by leading organizations in aerospace, medical, automotive, and advanced technology industries. No direct assembly experience is required. We are willing to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow.

About LACO

LACO Technologies designs and manufactures custom vacuum and leak testing systems used by companies such as NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Apple, and others around the world.

LACO is also part of the Atlas Copco Group, a global leader in industrial technology with operations in more than 180 countries. For employees, this means the opportunity to work for a local company with a strong family-oriented culture while benefiting from the stability, resources, and long-term career opportunities of a global organization.

Why Welders Choose LACO

• Clean, temperature-controlled shop
• Predictable 2nd shift hours
• 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off
• Custom fabrication work, not production welding

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel and aluminum
• Fabricate custom vacuum chambers, tanks, and assemblies
• Read and work from engineering drawings and blueprints
• Fit and weld pipe and tubing from 1/8 inch to 36 inches
• Inspect weld quality and finished assemblies

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years TIG welding experience
• Strong stainless and aluminum welding skills
• Blueprint and weld symbol reading ability
• Experience with large or complex fabrications

Compensation & Benefits

• $34 + $2.00 shift differential.
• 2nd Shift 3:00 pm – 12:30 am - 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off
• Overtime opportunities
• Three weeks PTO starting your first year
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Pet insurance, legal protection, identity theft protection, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/veterans.