LEX PRODUCTS LEX PRODUCTSINTERNAL JOB POSTINGJob Title: Jr. Welder Department:Sheet Metal 11 Forest Parkway Lex EastPosting Date:4/8/2025 Posting Expiry Date: 4/11/2025Please contact:Human Resources to applySummary:The primary role for this Junior Welder is to work with the welder to competently perform MIG and TIG welding tasks.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. • Properly performing MIG TIG and other welding activities. • Training and assisting of the Welder. • Reading blueprints shop drawings and other production documents. • Operate other shop equipment to meet department and customer demand. • Follows and adheres to all company and departmental procedures and policies. • Use good judgment in performing tasks correctly the first time through. • Provide input to help improve the performance of the department. • Perform tasks while complying with company safety policies. • Maintain a safe and clean work environment (may require sweeping mopping trash removal) • Promptly report to the supervisor all observations that are relevant to ensure a safe and efficient operation in the department. • Communicate with managers peers and subordinates on a routine basis. • Timely and accurately completes documentation. • Work overtime when needed. • Perform other duties as required. Most if not all the work will be in assistance of the Sheet Metal Department. Knowledge Skills Abilities and Requirements:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required but do not constitute the complete list of everything that may help one be successful in this role. • High School Diploma • Proficiency in both MIG and TIG welding. • Ability to read blueprints schematics and other manufacturing information. • Knowledge of production machinery operations. • Mechanically inclined. • Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time. • Ability to work in metric and English units of measure • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted throughout the day. Lex is a Federal ContractorLex is a Drug Free/EOE/AA /Vets/Disabled EmployerReasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilitieswho can perform the positions essential job functions. Required Experience: Junior IC
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Shelton, CT, often begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four years, requiring extensive training under skilled professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with a significant demand for new professionals. In Shelton, CT, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $50,000 annually. Trade schools, welding unions, and various training programs provide aspiring welders with the opportunity to secure apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
