Welder - Combo

Cajun Industries•Port Allen, LA

About The Position

The Combo Welder must be trained in a variety of welding processes, including arc welding and oxy-fuel welding depending on the material being used. The role requires setting up equipment and welding 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 role also 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.

Requirements

Training in a variety of welding processes, including arc welding and oxy-fuel welding, as appropriate to the material.
Ability to set up 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 and produce quality work with reasonable efficiency.
Obtain certifications as necessary.
Learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate related tools and equipment.
Ability to move through active construction and project sites with uneven terrain and varying surface conditions.
Ability to position for inspections and access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while following safety requirements.
Ability to frequently handle and operate job-related hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials.
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 communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
Ability to understand written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental information for safe and effective job performance.
Ability to work in outdoor conditions involving heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
Ability to work in confined spaces, restricted-access areas, or elevated locations when required and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
Ability to perform work ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on assignment and operational needs.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail amid multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
Ability to make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
Ability to observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information needed to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.