Senior TIG Welder / Fabricator – 2nd Shift
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm – 12:30 am)
Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off
Pay: $34.00 Plus $2.00 Shift Differential
Employment Type: Full-Time
Steady work. Clean shop. No production line pressure.
Overview
LACO Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior TIG Welder / Fabricator to support precision stainless steel and aluminum fabrication for custom vacuum systems. This is not production welding. The role focuses on engineered, one-off and small-batch fabrication where fit, finish, and quality matter.
You'll help weld & fabricate custom vacuum and leak testing systems used by leading organizations in aerospace, medical, automotive, and advanced technology industries. No direct assembly experience is required. We are willing to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow.
About LACO
LACO Technologies designs and manufactures custom vacuum and leak testing systems used by companies such as NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Apple, and others around the world.
LACO is also part of the Atlas Copco Group, a global leader in industrial technology with operations in more than 180 countries. For employees, this means the opportunity to work for a local company with a strong family-oriented culture while benefiting from the stability, resources, and long-term career opportunities of a global organization.
Why Welders Choose LACO
- Clean, temperature-controlled shop
- Predictable 2nd shift hours
- 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off
- Custom fabrication work, not production welding
- Generous $2.00 shift differential
Key Responsibilities
- Perform TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel and aluminum
- Fabricate custom vacuum chambers, tanks, and assemblies
- Read and work from engineering drawings and blueprints
- Fit and weld pipe and tubing from 1/8 inch to 36 inches
- Inspect weld quality and finished assemblies
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years TIG welding experience
- Strong stainless and aluminum welding skills
- Blueprint and weld symbol reading ability
- Experience with large or complex fabrications
Compensation & Benefits
- $34 + $2.00 shift differential.
- 2nd Shift 3:00 pm – 12:30 am - 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off
- Overtime opportunities
- Three weeks PTO starting your first year
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
- Pet insurance, legal protection, identity theft protection, and more
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/veterans.
LACO specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized and custom vacuum and leak testing equipment serving domestic and international markets. At LACO, the systems that we manufacture are unique to our customers’ needs and our processes are critical to the success of our systems and customer satisfaction.
LACO Technologies is committed to driving excellence and innovation. We value growth and development of our employees and strive to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
At LACO Technologies we strive to give our employees a great work-life balance. We offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a 9/80 work schedule giving our employees every other Friday off. This benefit, along with our flexible scheduling options and generous PTO offering makes LACO a company worth considering for employment.
We are a leading-edge technology company serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. LACO's customers are the likes of SpaceX, Apple, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Boeing, and Merck. Come work where you will get a small company feel with big company opportunities, benefits, and technology.
