Welding Shop Helper

Laitram LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

4 weeks PTO

12 paid holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Stem cell treatment

IVF and more

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Welding Shop Helper at our Harahan, LA facility. The role supports fabrication operations, performs general housekeeping, operates shop equipment, and assists fabricators with material handling and cleaning welds.

Applicants should be self-starters, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and maintain safety in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs safely.
• Entry-level knowledge of shop equipment and materials handling.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
• Previous fabrication experience or vocational training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping in the assigned area.
• Operate shop equipment as necessary.
• Assist fabricators and gather materials.
• Move materials to the next station.
• Assist as needed with cleaning and applying chemical treatments to welds.
• Cross-train and provide coverage during busy times.
• Ensure this position is performed at the facility.

Skills

Safety awareness

Material handling

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

General shop tools

Job description

Laitram Machinery, Inc. has a position available for a Welding Shop Helper. This individual will be a key player in fabrication operations at our Harahan, LA location. Applicants should be self-starters, able to complete tasks with little direct supervision.

For over 70 years,Laitram Machinery haspioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page .

BENEFITS: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 12 paid holidays, on campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stem cell treatment, IVF and many more.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping/clean up in assigned area
• Operate shop equipment as necessary
• Assist fabricatorsin performance of their duties
• Gather materials.
• Move material to next station
• Assist as need with cleaning and appling chemical treatments to welds
• Assist other departments as needed through cross‑training and providing coverage during busy times
• It is essential that this position is performed at the facility.

Requirements

• Ability to work in and maintain a safe work environment
• Entry level knowledge of all equipment and tools necessary to perform the duties required
• Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment to move and align materialsMust be able to learn Laitram Machinery Quality Standards
• Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift and move 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications

• Previous fabrication experience and/or vocational training.