Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour (DOE)
Type: Full-time

Start Your Career in Metal Fabrication and Manufacturing

If you enjoy working with your hands, learning fabrication skills, and building things in a professional manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to start your career in metal fabrication.

At LACO Technologies, you’ll work in our metal fabrication shop supporting the production of stainless-steel components used in advanced vacuum and leak testing systems for some of the most innovative companies in the world — including customers like SpaceX, NASA, Apple, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.

This is an entry-level fabrication role, ideal for candidates with metal shop experience, fabrication training, or welding school 

who want to gain hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing environment.

While welding experience is a plus, this role primarily focuses on metal fabrication, finishing, and shop support rather than production welding.

Why Fabrication Technicians Choose LACO

• Great entry point into a long-term skilled trades career
• Work alongside experienced welders and fabricators
• Clean, organized manufacturing and fabrication shop
• Stable company with 50+ years of innovation
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and custom systems
• Predictable schedule that supports work/life balance
• 9/80 schedule — every other Friday off
• Opportunities to grow into welding, fabrication, or technical roles

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Perform glass bead blasting or sandblasting of stainless steel components
• Support fabrication and welding operations in the metal shop
• Operate fabrication equipment such as band saws, metal rollers, grinders, and polishing tools
• Assist with finishing and preparation of fabricated parts
• Read and interpret basic fabrication drawings and weld prints
• Support fabrication workflow and shop organization
• Maintain safe work practices and clean work areas
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs as needed

What Sets You Apart

• 1–2 years of metal shop, fabrication, or manufacturing experience
• Comfortable using hand tools and fabrication equipment
• Strong reliability and work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Interest in learning fabrication and manufacturing skills

Bonus Experience (Nice to Have):

• Welding school or welding training
• TIG or MIG welding exposure
• Experience with fabrication equipment
• Mechanical or manufacturing background

Career Growth — Start Here and Build Your Skills

This role is designed as a starting point for a fabrication career.

Employees in this position can grow into roles such as:

• Welding Technician
• Metal Fabricator
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

We support career growth through training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Compensation & Benefits That Support You

• $19.00 – $21.00 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Three weeks PTO starting your first year
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Company lunches, events, and team culture

About LACO Technologies

LACO Technologies designs and manufactures advanced vacuum and leak testing systems used across aerospace, medical, energy, and advanced manufacturing industries. Our team builds precision systems where quality, craftsmanship, and innovation matter.

For more than 50 years, LACO has partnered with some of the world’s most innovative companies to deliver reliable testing 

technology that supports critical products and missions.

Who Thrives Here

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Enjoy working with tools and hands-on equipment
• Take pride in quality workmanship
• Want to learn fabrication and manufacturing skills
• Are dependable and safety-focused
• Want to build a long-term career in skilled trades

Ready to Start Your Fabrication Career?

If you're motivated to learn and want to grow your skills in metal fabrication within a stable manufacturing company, we encourage you to apply.

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 protected veteran status.