Leading Edge Manufacturing

Overview

Leading Edge Manufacturing is a custom metal fabrication company seeking a Fabricator I with previous experience. The position offers competitive wages and benefits, with opportunities for growth based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all quality system requirements and specifications.
• Comply with all safety system requirements and wear proper PPE and uniforms.
• Perform tasks in a safe, responsible, and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow oral instructions to perform necessary processes.
• Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity.
• Maintain all assigned or department equipment according to procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine operations.
• Identify and locate required materials and parts for assigned jobs.
• Maintain and document proper material tracking throughout the project.
• Maintain correct time keeping throughout the project using project management software.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Weld products according to customer specifications using various welding procedures.
• Properly setup and safely operate assigned equipment.
• Examine and feel surface of workpiece for defects.
• Move grinder over surface of workpiece to remove scratches and imperfections.
• Polish ground areas with finer abrasive to produce a smooth surface.
• Select grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications.
• Prepare overall product aesthetics for final inspection.
• Assist in other areas of the facility as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in fabricating or successful completion of a certified welding program.
• Fabrication skills including Stainless TIG and MIG, Aluminum TIG and MIG, and/or Steel TIG and MIG procedures.
• Ability to learn and comply with necessary safety techniques and terminology.
• Ability to learn and comply with basic manufacturing processes, concepts, and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, evaluate, and respond to procedures, specifications, drawings, and requirements.
• Understand basic mathematical principles and knowledge of measurement processes.
• Read and operate a tape measure and caliper.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solid work ethic and pride in workmanship.
• Effective verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Adequate fabrication and finishing skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

• Day and Night shifts available.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical required for all new hires.
• Work location is in Youngsville, LA 70592.