Welder

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training, career progression

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Employee wellness resources

PTO benefits

Team Incentive Program (TIP)

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical, LLC is seeking a Sheet Metal Welder to join our team. You will weld, fabricate, and assemble sheet metal components using MIG, TIG, and Stick techniques, while reading blueprints and ensuring high-quality results.

The role emphasizes safety, calibration of tools, and collaboration with other welders and fabricators to meet project timelines and budgets. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with vocational training or apprenticeship a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven welding experience with MIG/TIG/Stick.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Commitment to safety standards and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Welding & fabrication of sheet metal components using MIG, TIG, and Stick.
• Read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Inspect welds and ensure quality and tolerances.
• Prepare metal sheets prior to welding.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with team to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear PPE.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Metal fabrication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding apprenticeship or vocational training

AWS Certified Welder (preferred)

Job description

As a Sheet Metal Welder, you will be responsible for welding, fabricating, and assembling sheet metal products (16 & 18ga stainless steel, galvanized , and Galvinized) and using various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. The role involves interpreting blueprints, measuring and cutting metal, and ensuring high-quality standards and safety protocols are followed.

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!