Shop Welder​/Fabricator

Shop Welder/Fabricator (GTAW & GMAW)

Adena Lakeland, Lakeland, FL

Adena Lakeland is seeking a skilled and career-driven Shop Welder/Fabricator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in welding metal components and parts using specialized equipment, including gas welders and torches. Responsibilities include using electrical currents to generate heat for bonding metals, interpreting blueprints to plan work, and conducting quality inspections on welded surfaces to ensure compliance with specifications.

Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding on aluminum and stainless steel and GMAW (MIG) welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum is essential for this role.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match and 100% vesting after 90 Days!
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Pay
• And so much More!
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Drug-Free Workplace

• Sets up and operates high-frequency, AC and DC welding equipment
• Examines detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements
• Cuts, rolls, shapes, bends, heats, or hammers metal products to fabricate parts or sub-assemblies
• Sets up and/or operates hand and machine tools, torches, and welding equipment
• Assembles parts and structures by lining up and joining them by welding or bolting
• Performs routine inspections on assigned equipment and notifies supervisor of defects or needed repairs
• Adheres to the company's safety policies to create a safe work environment
• Possibility to learn to run computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines

• Must have the ability to work nights, holidays and/or weekends when required
• GTAW on Aluminum and Stainless Steel
• GMAW (MIG) on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Attention to detail – ability to operate grinder with precision to not scar or damage parts
• FLUX COR preferred
• Sufficient education or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics to perform duties of the role
• Physically capable of handling heavy materials, tools, and machines. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must obtain the necessary training and certification prior to operating any equipment
• Must maintain a valid driver's license or transportation to and from work
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
  Ability to work independently with little direction when applicable
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Must have a good work ethic, and the ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to read drawings
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to pass a weld test
• Experience prepping and applying a shop coat of prime paint is a plus
• Ability to work overtime and on-site (within reason) as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

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