Welder - Structural

Cajun Industries • St. George, LA

6d

About The Position

The Structural Welder creates frames for large structures. The role may involve setting up equipment and welding pipe, plate, or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment. The welder is expected to 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. Work is performed in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

The job requires physical activity in active construction and project environments, including movement over varied terrain and work at ground level, overhead, elevated, or restricted-access locations. It may involve outdoor exposure to varied weather and site conditions, confined spaces, and physical exertion ranging from sedentary to heavy depending on assignment. The role also requires communication, understanding and applying written and verbal information, mathematical and problem-solving skills, concentration, sound judgment, and adaptability to changing work conditions and priorities.

Requirements

• Ability to produce quality work with reasonable efficiency.
• Ability to learn and understand safety hazards related to the work and safely use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
• Ability to move through active construction and project sites with uneven terrain and varied surface conditions.
• Ability to access work, 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 use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned duties.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to work outdoors in conditions including heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, and dust, and in confined spaces, restricted-access areas, or elevated locations when required.
• 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 distractions and changing priorities.
• Ability to make timely, sound decisions related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information and adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Cut and drill structural metal pieces to size and position them for welding.
• Ensure welds are well executed and meet safety and industry standards.
• Perform simple piping installations and repairs.
• Assist other mechanics and craft workers as needed.
• Set up equipment and weld pipe, plate, or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment.
• Learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely use or operate related tools and equipment.
• Obtain certification as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed