Welder

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) matching

PTO

Wellness resources

Career training

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical, LLC is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Welder to join our Lafayette, LA team. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, and interpreting blueprints to accurately assemble sheet metal components in a fast-paced environment.

You will read technical drawings, perform welds across MIG, TIG, and stick processes, and ensure finished work meets quality standards. The job involves substantial physical activity and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training or apprenticeship in welding is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Welder or similar welding role.
• Strong knowledge of MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.
• AWS certification preferred.
• Able to work in diverse conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Welding & fabrication: join, cut, or shape sheet metal components.
• Blueprint interpretation to determine welding techniques and materials.
• Quality control: inspect welds for standards and tolerances.
• Metal preparation: cut and fit metal before welding.
• Safety compliance: wear PPE and follow safety regulations.
• Maintenance: care for welding tools and equipment.
• Team collaboration with other welders and production staff.
• Troubleshoot welding issues to minimize rework.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Metal fabrication

Safety compliance

Quality control

Physical stamina

Teamwork

AWS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational welding training

AWS Certified Welder

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Welding & Fabrication: Use welding equipment to join, cut, or shape sheet metal components, ensuring structural integrity and quality.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the correct welding techniques and materials needed.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet the required standards, specifications, and tolerances.
• Metal Preparation: Cut, trim, and prepare metal sheets or components before welding, ensuring proper fit-up for assembly.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety regulations and wear protective gear (e.g., helmets, gloves, and eye protection) while working with welding equipment and sheet metal.
• Maintenance: Maintain and care for welding tools and equipment to ensure they are in optimal working condition.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other welders, fabricators, and production staff to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot welding and metalworking issues to ensure quality outcomes and minimize errors or rework.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training or apprenticeship in welding or metal fabrication is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Welder or similar welding role.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick) and metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity to work with welding equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to maintain high-quality standards.
• Knowledge of safety practices and the ability to comply with safety regulations.
• Certification in welding (e.g., AWS Certified Welder) preferred.
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage).
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and standing for long periods of time. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds.

At Gallo Mechanical, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset – our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!