Job Description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

EMI Acquisition Company Inc. (dba: EMI Industries) creates custom fixtures, displays and food equipment for the nation’s premier grocery, retail and restaurant brands. With over 40 years of experience in metal, millwork and refrigeration displays, EMI Industries is a trusted partner in creating a unique customer experience.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, aim to help businesses stand out in a competitive market. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and 19 facilities throughout North America, LSI provides top-quality solutions for its clients. LSI’s management team is focused on continued profitable growth.

As part of our #OneLSI movement: We are looking for a Tig Welder to support our team at our location in Cranston, RI.

Position Overview:

This position joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safety Sensitive position.
• Stainless Steel TIG welding.
• Weld metal parts on a production line using welding gun or gas or arc welding equipment.
• Connect hoses and turn valves to release fuel gas and oxygen to ignite mixture.
• Insert weld rod into portable holder.
• Guide torch along weld line to bend, melt, or build up metal.
• Fuse parts together, seal tension points, and add metal to build up parts.
• Correct malformation in parts and hammer out bulges or bends.
• Read blueprints and engineers specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned area.
• Maintain all safety standards.
• Support other departments as necessary.
• Perform additional assignments in accordance with the Shop Supervisor’s direction.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Thorough ability in welding various materials.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient basic math skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding, multi-task environment.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and vendors.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
• Post Secondary Certificate awarded for training completed after high school, preferred (examples: welding program, construction trades, etc.)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off  

EEOC Disclaimer:

EMI Industries, an LSI company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pay may be based on location. Offers will be adjusted based on an individual’s experience, education, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This description does not alter the at-will status of employment.