$27-$30 starting hourly wage, based on experience and pre-employment weld test. $1 per hour pay increase upon successful D1.1 2G GMAW-spray qualification test once hired. Multiple pay increase opportunities within first 2 years of employment.
1st shift hours are 5am-3pm. Monday – Thursday. Potential for overtime on Fridays.
Lapham-Hickey Steel has been a trusted partner in the metal industry for 100 years. Much has changed since our founding in 1926, from the technology that we continue to invest in, to the products and services that we offer our customers. One constant that remains the same at Lapham-Hickey are our core values- Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
We are seeking a highly experienced 1st shift GMAW welder/fabricator to join us as we expand our welding capabilities to our Little Canada facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to thrive within an evolving new division of a well-established manufacturer!
Key job functions
- GMAW welding (Spray, Pulse, Short Circuit, Flux core).
- Interpret complex blueprints, drawings, specifications (including AWS weld symbols)
- Fabricate weldments from prints using hand tools and or fixtures.
- Troubleshoot fabrication challenges/ solutions.
- Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts.
- Maintain a safe and organized work area.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within department.
Qualifications
- Min 8 years MIG welding and fabrication within an industrial environment.
- Candidates with previous weld leadership and training experience preferred. This role has the potential to become a leadership position.
- Candidates with AWS D1.1 code welding compliance preferred.
- Welding vocational degree or program completion preferred.
- Ability to pass D1.1 2G GMAW (spray transfer) qualification once hired.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, 75lbs.
- Ability to bend, kneel, squat, rotate and grasp repetitively throughout shift.
- A positive attitude and willingness to adapt in a developing welding department.
Applicants will be evaluated via a written and practical exam. Contents covered: Welding knowledge and symbols, GMAW ability, blueprint and layout aptitude. Ability to fabricate and weld from a print is necessary.
We supply tools, uniforms/work clothes, PPE including 3M PAPR welding hood, boot reimbursement. Apply today to be part of our growing Little Canada team.
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Years welding to AWS code compliance?
Experience:
- MIG welding: 8 years (Required)
- Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Welding Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
