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L & M Machine Tools, LTD
General Labor/Welder
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What they do
A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
$47,852 / year median in Nebraska
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and skilled General Labor/Welder to join our dynamic fabrication and construction team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects that require hands-on craftsmanship, precise welding, and mechanical fabrication. The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high safety standards while delivering quality workmanship. Whether working on all types of metal, pipe systems, or structural components, you will play a vital role in bringing technical drawings and verbal directions to life through fabrication, welding, and assembly processes. Responsibilities Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication shop drawings to guide welding and assembly tasks. Also must be able to follow verbal directions Perform various welding techniques including MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) in accordance with AWS (American Welding Society) standards and ASME codes & standards Use measuring instruments such as measuring tape, calipers, micrometers, power tools, and shop math to ensure precise fabrication of metal materials and sheet metal components Operate fabrication equipment including press brake machines, plasma cutters, rigging gear, pipe threading tools, and the press brake machine for shaping and assembling metal parts Conduct metal fabrication tasks involving repair work, pipe systems, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical assembly while adhering to safety protocols Utilize tele-handlers and other material handling equipment to move raw materials or finished products safely around the shop or construction site Maintain a clean work environment by following safety procedures, inspecting tools and equipment regularly, and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards Must be a team player. Must work well with others Experience Previous construction site experience or background in metal fabrication is highly preferred Hands-on experience with welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, FCAW, SMAW, gas metal arc welding (GMAW), plasma cutting, soldering, and gas welding processes Familiarity with blueprint reading, interpreting technical drawings, and mechanical blueprints for fabrication projects Knowledge of using measuring instruments like measuring tape, calipers, micrometers, shop math skills for precise measurements Experience working with all types of metal materials and performing fabrication tasks in a shop or construction environment Ability to operate power tools safely including grinders, drills, saws, press brakes, rigging gear, and machining equipment Understanding of safety protocols related to welding operations and construction activities; Join our team if you're eager to build your career in a vibrant environment where craftsmanship meets innovation! We value safety first while encouraging continuous learning. This position offers paid employment from day one—perfect for those ready to develop their skills in welding, fabrication shop work, or construction. If you're mechanically inclined with a passion for working with metals and machinery—apply today!