Industrial Structure Welder

GROUP Contractors • Plaquemine, LA

83d

About The Position

The Welder position involves laying out, fitting, and welding together metal components such as pipes, boilers, tanks, plates, and structural steel. The role requires reading and understanding layout, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, and welding procedures to determine the work to be done. The Welder must be capable of receiving and following instructions, planning work in a logical sequence, and determining the necessary tools and equipment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of field experience as a Class-A Welder.
• Must pass a Performance Weld Test (SMAW / GTAW / FCAW).
• Must hold a valid TWIC Card.
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus.
• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses.
• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands layout, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, and welding procedures.
• Plans work in logical sequence and determines tools/equipment needed.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Obtains specified electrode and inserts it into portable holder or threads electrode wire through portable welding gun.
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
• Starts power supply to produce electric current.
• Strikes arc to generate heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and joint edges.
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions and examines weld for bead size and specifications.
• Manually applies filler rod to supply weld metal.
• Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece using wire brush, grinder, or chemical bath.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Preheats work piece using torch or heating furnace.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees