About The Position

Ford-Gelatt, a SunSource company, supplies industrial process equipment to the process industries with a focus on adding value. Our team at Ford-Gelatt is technically sound and highly experienced with industry leading brands. We provide technical added-value in equipment sales in Louisiana, Mississippi, and SE Texas. www.ford-gelatt.com We’re looking for an energetic, self-driven, and highly technical individual to join our Repair team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Requirements

  • A certificate in welding from a technical school or community college is highly preferred, with AWS (American Welding Society) or similar certifications
  • Knowledge of working with various metals, including carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel
  • 5+ years experience in MIG, TIG, or stick welding along with mechanical pump and rotating experience
  • Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings and work orders
  • Proficiency with measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, fillet gauges, etc.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle daily changes in schedule and priorities
  • Must be able to stand for majority of workday and lift up to 75 lbs

Responsibilities

  • Setup, tack-weld and weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions according to specifications
  • Cleaning, grinding, and degreasing surfaces using grinders, wire brushes, or sanders before and after welding
  • Using plasma cutters or oxy-fuel torches to cut metal to size
  • Checking completed welds for defects, bead size, and conformity to blueprints
  • Perform basic maintenance on welding machines, wire feeders, and torches
  • Disassemble and inspect a wide variety of pumps, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment and provide recommendations for repair
  • Provide complete service report, specifying parts and labor required to repair for quotation purposes
  • Assemble units according to manufacturer specifications and tolerances
  • Clean, organize, and maintain shop and shop equipment
  • Participate in continuous improvement through training and associate development
  • Various other responsibilities as needed

Benefits

  • excellent pay and benefits
  • company-matched 401k
  • opportunity to work with exceptional people
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