Welder - Combo

Cajun Industries•La Porte, TX

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. The role sets up equipment and welds pipe, plate, or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment. Work is performed from blueprints, sketches, and specifications, with an expectation of producing quality work with reasonable efficiency. The welder obtains certifications as necessary, learns work-related safety hazards, and safely and effectively uses or operates related tools and equipment. Work may take place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting. The role may require movement across active construction and project sites with varied terrain; accessing ground-level, overhead, elevated, and restricted-access work areas; handling tools and materials; and working outdoors in varied weather and site conditions. Confined spaces and elevated locations may be required based on project needs and applicable safety requirements. Physical exertion may range from sedentary to heavy depending on the assignment. The role also requires communication, interpretation of work and safety information, calculations and problem solving, attention to detail, sound judgment, and adaptability to changing conditions and priorities.

Requirements

Training in a variety of welding processes, including arc welding and oxy-fuel welding, as applicable 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 throughout active construction and project sites, including varied and uneven terrain.
Ability to access ground-level, overhead, elevated, and restricted-access work areas, including climbing stairs, ladders, or scaffolding when required.
Ability to frequently handle and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and job-related 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.
Ability to understand written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental information relevant to safe and effective job performance.
Ability to work in outdoor and other environments exposed to varied weather, noise, dust, and site conditions, and in confined or restricted-access areas when required.
Ability to perform work ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion, depending on assignment and operational needs.
Ability to collaborate effectively and 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; make timely decisions using sound judgment; retain and apply information; and adapt to changing conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.