Welder/ Fabricator Chassis Division
About the company:
L&W Engineering is a growing full-line metal fabrication company located in Middlebury, IN. Privately owned and encompassing over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space, L&W provides a wide range of Steel and Aluminum products to various industries. By utilizing modern equipment, including Flat Bed Lasers, Tube Lasers, Robotic Bending cells, CNC Tube Benders, Machining Centers, Robotic Welders, and an automated Powder Coat line our employees strive to produce quality parts as efficiently as possible.
L&W offers a very competitive wage plus a weekly production incentive bonus along with a benefits package including Group Health Insurance Plans and available supplemental Insurance coverages (dental, vision, disability, and critical care), a company-sponsored 401k plan with employer match, and a company provided Life insurance policy.
Overview
L&W Engineering Inc. is seeking experienced individuals with the ability to weld, fabricate and repair rv chassis. The desired candidate must be an effective communicator and team player with the ability to multitask. This candidate must be meticulous in their work and always strive for improvement. The candidate must be able follow work instructions while maintaining both accountability and accurate work documentation through a start to finish chassis fabrication process.
Requirements:
- General automotive knowledge
- General knowledge of fabrication, machining/ welding equipment setup, process and maintenance.
- Ability to consistently and precisely weld Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Mild Steel
- Ability to form and weld sheet metal of various gauges and materials
- Ability to use tools such as impacts, air ratchets, drills, etc.
- Interpretation of manuals, design specifications, blueprints, SAE and metric drawings
- Perform standard shop math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Use and knowledge of all core welding/ fabrication tools to weld, cut, and trim metal objects to dimensions, as required by purchase or work orders
- Inspection of both raw material and finished product for conformance to specifications.
- Effective communication and organization
Job Functions:
- Knowledge and ability to work with various gauges of sheet metal and materials
- Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
- Familiarity of conventional and precision measuring instruments
- Disconnect and reconnect of wire harnesses, brake lines, fuel & EVAP lines, exhaust and drive shaft
- Hydraulic jack assembly and connection
- Purging of hydraulic and brake systems
- Painting of completed product
- Finish grinding applications using both manual and power tools
- Position, clamp and jig of components preparatory to welding
- Identify and repair cracks/ fill holes in material using inspection equipment and processes
Overall Work Characteristics:
- Ability to work in a shop environment
- Ensure work area is always clean and safe
- Team player who takes direction and instructions
- Must have excellent attendance
- Must be a detail-oriented person with a “can do” positive attitude
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to thoughts and ideas of others
- Operation of company vehicles and industrial machinery in support of providing completed company products
- Can assist other Fabricators and Welders as requested
- Ability to detect errors and correct through proper procedures and channels
- Assist in special projects and set up of fixtures as required
Physical Requirements:
· · Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
· · Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
· · Must be able to see details at close range.
· · Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
· · Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
Salary:
· Range: $15.00 – $28.00
Pay is hourly base rate with Chassis bonus will be explained further in interview process.
Shift:
· Monday- Friday 5:00 a – 1:30 p
· Shifts may vary depending on production schedule
· Some overtime may be available
Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you previously been employed with L & W Engineering? If so, when?
- Are you flexible with shift time changes based on our production schedule? Some shifts may require extra time or shorter shifts based on production needs.
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Middlebury, IN 46540 (Required)
Work Location: In person
