Welder - Concrete

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Regular Full-Time Delano, MN, US

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future.

For a better tomorrow, we play today.

The Welder is responsible for producing metal components and assemblies by reading and interpreting diagrams, sketches, and blueprints to meet customer and LSI specifications. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining welding equipment—primarily using MIG welding methods—to support the fabrication of playground structures and related components. The Welder follows standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality. This position will cross-train and rotate throughout all operations of the concrete facility on an as-needed basis.

Hours:

M-F, 5:00 A.M.

- 1:30 P.M.

• Commitment & Passion
• Integrity
• Team & Relationships

• Follows the LSI QMS (standardized work and documented procedures).
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives through the monthly department presentations, including newspapers, 5s, two second lean opportunities and understanding and participates in improving the LSI environmental impacts and aspects.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable standards: ISO 9001 quality, 14001 environmental, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Adheres to all safety procedures (including participating in safety audits, following machine guarding and lockout/tag out, proper lifting techniques, etc.), PPE requirements, and reporting incidents (including reporting near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions immediately).
• Read and follow diagrams, sketches, basic blueprints, and work instructions to weld playground components to specification.
• Perform standard MIG welds and operate welding equipment independently according to established procedures.
• Set up welding stations, prepare materials, and verify appropriate machine settings for routine welding tasks.
• Conduct basic visual and dimensional inspections to ensure weld quality and part accuracy.
• Identify and report weld defects, equipment issues, or documentation inaccuracies to leads or supervisors.
• Interpreting the Concept Designer ideas and make them to scale, form, and proportion.

• Acts with Safety in Mind
  :
  Actively promotes and maintains a safe working environment by identifying hazards and following safety protocols.
• Focus on Quality
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  Produces work that consistently meets specifications and prevents defects.
• Committed to Delivery
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  Meets production targets while maintaining quality and safety.
• Positively Affects Morale
  :
  Contributes positively to team performance and workplace culture.
• Shows Consideration for the Environment
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  Operates responsibly to reduce environmental impact

• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG welding, with the ability to pass standard welding tests.
• Ability to read and follow diagrams, sketches, and basic to moderately detailed blueprints.
• Understanding of basic weld quality requirements and ability to perform visual inspections.
• Ability to set up MIG welding equipment and select correct wire, gas, and machine settings for routine welds.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow…