Welder

LED FastStart•Greensburg, LA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

A worker who welds together heavy structural metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions under direct supervision. This role involves performing welding tasks, identifying and adhering to appropriate weld procedures, and providing quality welds that meet specifications. The position also requires operating various equipment and maintaining a clean workstation.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED equivalent
Valid drivers license
Written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of basic shop mathematics
Experience in heavy structural fabrication
Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols
Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment
1-2 years welding experience with some flux core welding (FCAW)
Must pass welding test as part of the application process
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs. or less
Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching
Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, to include cold, heat, and humidity

Responsibilities

Perform welding tasks as directed under the direction of the immediate supervisor.
Identify and adhere to the appropriate Weld Procedure for the task at hand.
Provide quality welds that meet specifications and approval of the Quality Control Inspector and Production Manager. This includes, but is not limited to, proper weld size, weld profile, cleaning, preheating, etc.
Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision
Confirm temporary bracing is installed as needed to avoid distortion and remove bracing when complete.
Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
Move and/or organize material as needed to support production tasks.
Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
Maintain orderly and clean work area
Attend all required safety meetings
Inspect the welding equipment each day to ensure it meets safety standards with special attention to welding leads
Inspect tools daily before each use, to include extension cords
Use hand and power tools safely at all times with correct guards in place
Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks
Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for welding, including but not limited to: Welders helmet with appropriately shaded filter lens, with safety glasses under helmet, Fire/flame resistant clothing, Heavy flame resistant gloves, Respirators when welding harmful metals or when ventilation is not adequate, Steel/hard toe boots, Hearing protection
Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for cutting steel with torch, including: properly shaded safety glasses with a face shield or cutting goggles, hearing protection, steel/hard toe boots, gloves, and fire/flame resistant clothing
Use proper friction lighters or other approved devices to light the torch