Welder - Combo

Cajun Industries Holdings • LaPorte, TX

3d

About The Position

The Combo Welder is trained in a variety of welding processes, including arc welding and oxy-fuel welding, depending on the material being used. The role sets up equipment and welds pipe, plate, or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment. The welder works from blueprints, sketches, and specifications to produce quality work with reasonable efficiency, and obtains certifications as necessary. The position requires learning and understanding work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively using or operating related tools and equipment. Work takes place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

The job involves preparing materials for welding, welding components, maintaining welding torches and equipment, performing simple piping installations and repairs, and assisting other mechanics or craft workers as needed. Physical demands may range from sedentary to heavy exertion and include navigating active construction sites, working at ground level, overhead, in restricted areas, or at elevated locations, using tools and equipment, and frequently handling or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The role also requires effective communication, comprehension and application of instructions and safety requirements, basic mathematical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and adaptability to changing work conditions and priorities.

Requirements

• Training in a variety of welding processes, including arc welding and oxy-fuel welding, depending on the material being used.
• Ability to set up welding equipment and weld pipe, plate, or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Ability to safely use or operate work-related tools and equipment and understand work-related safety hazards.
• Ability to frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or available mechanical devices.
• Ability to work in active construction or project sites, including uneven terrain, outdoor weather, noisy or dusty conditions, confined or restricted-access spaces, and elevated locations when required.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and use measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail; make timely decisions using sound judgment; and adapt to changing conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials to be welded and weld components.
• Perform maintenance on welding torches and equipment.
• Perform simple piping installations and repairs.
• Assist other mechanics or craft workers as needed.
• Set up welding equipment and weld pipe, plate, or structural steel using applicable welding processes.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, and specifications to produce quality work efficiently.
• Obtain certifications as necessary.
• Learn and follow safety requirements and safely operate work-related tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed