Stainless Steel Welder/Finisher

About the role

Landscape Structures is the leader in commercial playground equipment design and manufacturing. Since 1971, we have transformed the landscape of play by bringing captivating play spaces to communities and schools across the globe. Everyone at our employee-owned company welcomes the responsibility of creating experiences that honor and include every child’s unique abilities.

We believe play is life-changing. Because play, when designed for everyone, brings out the best in all of us. Our work spans three divisions—commercial playgrounds, splash pads and shade structures—each with a shared goal to create engaging, inclusive and inspiring outdoor spaces.

This position will clean, grind, polish and perform all types of metal finishing work on stainless steel by hand or using handheld power tools. May require TIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Clean and Polish stainless-steel slides and other products
• Grinds, files, or sands surfaces of metal items, specifically stainless-steel slides, but may work on other products or metals
• May require TIG welding
• Will use hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of metal finishing techniques:
  • Examines and feels surface of metal to detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal.
  • Removes dents, using hammer and dolly block, and fills uneven surface with molten solder.
  • Smooths surface of item to specified finish, using hand tools and powered tools.
  • May polish metal surface, using powered polishing wheel or belt.

Requirements

• Must Have knowledge of Finishes #2, #3, and mirror finish.
• TIG Welding experience preferred.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• 5 to 7 years of prior experience as a Stainless Steel Finisher in any industry.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a regular basis.
• Must pass a skills and quality test prior to hiring.

Attributes

• High Attention to Detail
• Appreciation of quality and artist finish

Qualifications

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.