Aluminum Welder

Aluminum Welder Job Highlights

Company Profile

Louis Industries is a sheet metal fabricator and steel distributor using state-of-the-art technology to manufacture quality parts.

Job Profile

The company is searching for an Aluminum Welder who will be responsible for production welding a variety of assemblies, and setup, operating, and light maintenance of production equipment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• 1+ years welding of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding AAS Degree, Diploma, or Certificate
• 5+ years of welding experience
• Forklift Certification
• Knowledge and experience working in a manufacturing/production environment

Duties/Responsibilities

• Handle assorted raw materials, steel parts, and steel scrap.
• Maintain work area and production equipment in clean and orderly condition. Follow all safety work rules.
• On occasion, cross-train and operate some or all of the following production equipment: welding robot, press brake, spot welder, turret, rivet gun, Stud gun, and sander.
• Operate small electric/air hand tools.
• Participate in and support continuous process improvements.
• Perform incoming inspection, sorting, and receiving of bar stock, pipe, rod material, and welding supplies.
• Perform light maintenance on plant equipment where needed; i.e., startup/shutdown, maintain inspection records, and keep the work environment clean.
• Perform work in a manner that all products conform to prescribed quality standards.
• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload raw materials and completed parts.
• Use and understand online ERP systems for data collection, work instructions, routers, and prints.
• Work from instructions and prints to arrange parts into welding fixtures, clamp pieces into position and tack weld and/or apply finished weld. Select proper equipment, and set voltage and wire feed settings to obtain proper strength and appearance.
• Other duties may be assigned that pertain to the classification.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with personnel and read and interpret documents, such as welding blueprints
• Ability to safely and effectively operate welding and fabrication equipment
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficient with mathematical calculations and the use of measuring devices

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and overhead work.
• Exposure to fumes, glare, and radiation of arc
• Occasionally required to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k match
• Annual and quarterly bonus
• Boot allowance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent daycare flex spending
• Employee referral bonus
• Health insurance
• HSA match
• Life insurance
• Paid uniforms
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Short term disability
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Vacation pay
• Holiday pay
• Vision insurance
• Weld helmet allowance

Employer’s Statement

Louis Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.