Structural Welder

Hutco Inc•Houma, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hutco, Inc. is accepting applications for Flux Core and Stick Structural Welders in Bourg, Louisiana. The role requires at least three years of shipyard welding experience. The position pays $22.00 per hour. The Hutco branch is in Houma, Louisiana. The work involves welding in shipyard environments and may require entering and working in internally confined spaces, traversing gangways and scaffolding at varying heights, and negotiating uneven surfaces and heights between docks and vessels. The role includes moving loads and using the machines and tools essential to structural welding. Applicants must pass a hands-on skills test, a drug test, and E-Verify. Required personal protective equipment includes a hard hat, steel-toe safety boots, safety glasses, and gloves. A limited benefit plan is available through Essential Staff Care. Available plans include medical/prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, short-term disability benefits, term life benefits, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience welding in shipyards.
Pass a hands-on skills test.
Pass a drug test and E-Verify.
Provide and use a hard hat, steel-toe safety boots, safety glasses, and gloves.

Responsibilities

Perform Flux Core and Stick structural welding in a shipyard setting.
Use the equipment, work processes, techniques, machines, and tools required for the role in conformity with applicable regulations and generally observed safety practices.
Enter and move through manholes to access and work in internally confined spaces.
Manipulate and transport loads up to 50 pounds for distances up to 200 feet approximately 1 to 6 times per 8-hour shift, and occasionally handle loads up to 75 pounds.
Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights, and negotiate uneven surfaces and height differences between docks and vessels.
Perform physical activities including stooping, squatting, twisting, kneeling, lifting, and reaching.