Associate Welder

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

66d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Associate Welder responsible for welding aluminum materials in all positions. The job requires the ability to work in various postures, including standing, sitting, lying, and kneeling, and may involve mirror welding. Responsibilities include climbing on and over bulkheads, using ladders, tack welding, operating equipment like jacks, porta-powers, and come-a-longs (some weighing up to 25 lbs), lifting materials and tools, crawling through confined spaces, bending and twisting, operating cranes and forklifts, and using power tools that require two hands for safe operation. The position also involves walking on uneven surfaces and requires manual dexterity.

Requirements

1-3 years of related experience.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the welding test.
Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification.
Ability to move extremities and spine throughout a sufficient range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level.
Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.
Good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.
Sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment.
Ability to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor.
May be required to lift up to 35 pounds for a single person lift, and up to 70 pounds team lift.

Responsibilities

Welding of aluminum materials in all positions.
Working from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions.
Mirror welding.
Climbing on and over bulkheads, up and down ladders.
Tack welding (kneeling, standing, sitting, lying, overhead burning of steel, dragging torch line).
Use of jacks, porta-powers and come-a-longs; some of which can weigh as much as 25 lbs.
Lifting of material and tools (jacks, porta-powers, come-a-longs, etc. Also loading and unloading of parts).
Crawling through craft on top of tees and through manholes.
Bending and twisting of your body as needed to get into different compartments.
Operation of cranes, forklifts.
Use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders).
Walking on tops of frames and tees (uneven walking surfaces).
Working with your hands.