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Leoforce
Welder / Fabricator
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$53,389 / year median in Idaho
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Experience:
Mid Level Salary:
$30- $40 per hour Job Details
- Responsibilities Perform MIG and TIG welding, primarily on stainless steel Fabricate complete machines, equipment frames, guards, and custom components Work with sheet metal and material ranging from approximately 3/16 inch to 1/4 inch thick Read and interpret fabrication prints, mechanical drawings, and electrical prints Measure, lay out, fit, assemble, and finish fabricated components Use plasma cutters, torches, grinders, brakes, shears, drill presses, and other fabrication equipment Assist with equipment design, modifications, and process-control improvements Support production and packaging line efficiency Assemble and set up equipment for daily production Make equipment adjustments based on weight checks and production requirements Tear down machinery for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance Troubleshoot conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related mechanical systems Follow USDA requirements and company food-safety procedures Qualifications Strong MIG and TIG welding experience Experience welding and fabricating stainless steel Ability to fabricate components and equipment from prints and drawings Strong mathematics, measurement, and layout skills Experience with product design, equipment design, or process control Comfortable working with sheet metal and material up to 1/4 inch thick Experience using common welding and fabrication tools Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production equipment Ability to work second shift and approximately 5-10 hours of overtime per week Preferred Experience Experience building machinery or production equipment from the ground up Familiarity with conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics Previous equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Food manufacturing or USDA-regulated facility experience A bit about us:•A growing food manufacturing company in the Idaho Falls area is seeking an experienced Welder / Fabricator to build, modify, and maintain custom production equipment.
- $30•40 per hour, depending on experience Consistent overtime opportunities Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 2nd