Welder

Legrand; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Disability benefit plans

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Volunteer time off

Employee Resource Group Network

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Welder for the Lighting and Controls Team in St. Louis, MO. The welder will set up and operate TIG welding equipment to weld cold rolled steel and aluminum, following blueprints and specifications.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years of sheet metal TIG welding experience, strong measuring skills with calipers/micrometers, and the ability to read blueprints. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productive teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced Welding certification or degree from accredited school is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years sheet metal TIG welding experience with heat settings, speeds and other control factors relative to effective TIG applications.
• Experience working with sheet metal, mild steel/stainless steel/aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and lay out work as required.
• Dimensional measuring and simple math competence with excellent dexterity and deftness skills.
• Prior experience using calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate TIG welding equipment to consistently produce quality seam and tack welds.
• Work from blueprints, layouts, sketches, templates and/or instructions to produce high-quality weld assemblies.
• Set tools, gauges and stops and align work for close tolerance.
• Check work using calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools to maintain quality.
• Assist in maintaining tools, fixtures, jigs and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Follow safety rules and safe operating procedures and practices.
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions in work areas.
• Active participation in training and development programs.
• Engage in training of employees and cross-training; perform backup functions as instructed.
• Set goals with Supervisor to improve quality and productivity.
• Report abnormalities in machines, programs, materials, quality and/or processes.
• Must be accountable for own quality and efficiency of work.

Skills

TIG welding

Sheet metal work

Blueprint reading

Calipers measurement

Micrometers

Education

Advanced Welding certification or degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Blueprints

Job description

Job Description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Welder to join the Lighting and Controls Team in St. Louis, MO. The Welder will set-up and operate TIG/welding equipment; weld cold rolled steel and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand TIG welder to consistently produce quality seam and tack welds
• Working from ordinary blueprints, layouts, sketches, templates and/or instructions, operate hand TIG welder to produce high-quality lightweight to heavyweight weld assemblies
• Sets tools, gauges and stops and align work for close tolerance
• Check work using simple scales, calipers and/or other measuring tools to maintain quality
• Assist in maintaining tools, fixtures, jigs and equipment in a cost-effective manner
• Assist in down- or upstream operation to maintain a consistent workflow throughout the process of each job
• Follow safety rules, safe operating procedures and practices; help ensure all employees follow safety rules, procedures and practices
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions in work areas
• Active participation in on-going individual training/development program(s)
• Engage in training of employees and cross-training, perform backup functions to other department members as instructed
• Set goals and objectives with Supervisor; look for ways to improve quality and productivity
• Report abnormalities in machines, programs, materials, quality and/or processes
• Must be accountable for own quality and efficiency of work

Qualifications

Education: Advanced Welding certification or degree from accredited school is strongly preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• 2+ years sheet metal TIG welding experience with specific knowledge of heat settings, speeds and other control factors relative to effective TIG applications.
• Experience working with sheet metal, mild steel/stainless steel/aluminum.
• Dimensional measuring and simple math competence with excellent dexterity and deftness skills.
• Prior experience using calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and lay out work as required.

About Us

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Legrand's Lighting & Controls division combines high-performance architectural and specialty lighting with intuitive controls to create safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient spaces. Our integrated solutions simplify the design, installation, and management of the built environment while delivering exceptional user experiences, operational efficiency, and reliable performance at scale. The division includes the Finelite, Focal Point, Kenall, OCL, and Pinnacle lighting brands, along with the Wattstopper and Vantage controls and building management systems.

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

Benefits

• a high employer 401K match
• paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
• above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
• bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
• paid time off to volunteer
• an active/growing Employee Resource Group network
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

For more information, visit legrand.us.