Agricultural Equipment, Blueprints, Crane, Detail Oriented, Equalization, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Metal Manufacturing, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Safety Process, Team Player, Welding
Job Opportunity in Metal and Fabrication
Our client is seeking passionate, hard-working, and innovative individuals ready to build a career in metal and fabrication. This is a unique opportunity to work in a niche market - an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) production facility in the Baton Rouge area known for quality craftsmanship, stable schedules, and consistent local work. Whether you are just getting started or you are a seasoned professional, we believe attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn are just as important as experience. You don't have to know everything on day one, but your benefits will start that day.
We Hire from All Tracks
We know the best welders and fabricators don't all arrive the same way. We are actively looking for candidates who bring any of the following: Professional experience in a welding or fabrication environment - production, structural, industrial, or otherwise Formal education or training in welding - trade school (including RPCC, BRCC, or similar), apprenticeship, or welding certification programs Hands-on foundation built outside the classroom - grew up welding in the shop, fixing equipment on the farm, or learning the craft from the ground up If you have the foundation and the right attitude, we want to talk to you. Skill is what gets you hired - which is why every candidate completes a practical layout and welding test. It's the great equalizer.
What You'll Do
- Fabrication welding of fitted parts and components in an OEM manufacturing environment
- Fabricate components from raw materials using blueprints and drawings
- MIG weld (GMAW) aluminum and steel; TIG (GTAW) and STICK (SMAW) experience a plus
- Weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions as required
- Work across aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel - building a broad skillset
- Operate cutting torch, grinders, saws, and iron worker
- Support layout activities and collaborate with the service department on welding and fabrication requests
- Maintain and monitor equipment; follow safety procedures and keep your workspace organized
- Operate forklifts and overhead cranes with approved rigging methods as directed
What We're Looking For
- Proficient MIG welder (GMAW) with general knowledge of TIG (GTAW)- or the drive to develop it
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabricate from those prints
- Can read a tape measure to the 1/16 inch
- Organized, detail-oriented, and focused on quality work
- A team player - dependable, positive, and open to feedback
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Local candidates preferred; must be willing to commute to south Baton Rouge, LA
The Schedule
Stable, consistent schedule - Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. No shift work, no rotating schedules. Project-based overtime is available and goal-oriented. Your weekends are yours.
What's in It for You
- Health benefits start on day one, PTO after 60 days
- 401K with employer match after 1 year
- Profit sharing opportunities
- A stable local position - no travel, no chasing the next turnaround
- A workplace where your effort is recognized and your success is shared
- Room to grow your skills alongside a team that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement
Join a company where your work matters. Consistency, accountability, and professionalism are core values here - and they are rewarded.