TIG/Hand Laser Welder - Weekend shift - Sheet Metal Industry

Lake Air Products; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a weekend shift Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will join and fabricate metal components using MIG and TIG welding, read blueprints, set up equipment, and inspect welds to ensure quality.

This role requires at least 1 year in TIG/MIG, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and commitment to safety. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of experience in TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimensional tolerance.
• Develop templates or tooling to hold and align parts.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods using metallurgy knowledge.
• Examine finished products and parts to ensure specifications are met.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances with measuring instruments.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People - Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are seeking a weekend shift Welder. The Welder is responsible for joining and fabricating metal components using MIG and TIG welding processes to create high-quality customer products in a manufacturing environment. This role includes reading blueprints, setting up and operating welding equipment, fitting and assembling parts, inspecting finished welds, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. Welders work with a variety of materials and welding techniques while supporting production goals, maintaining accuracy, and following Lake Air's safety and quality procedures.

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance
• Develops templates or tooling and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Examining finished products and spare parts and comparing them with samples to check whether the specifications are met.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using measuring instruments
• welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, laser hand welding, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld (hand laser welding preferred)
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Reading blueprints and performing all necessary measurements

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Join a company where your hard work, dedication, and growth matter. We look forward to meeting you!