Welder

LED FastStart • Greensburg, LA

13d • 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Valid driver 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 tools, equipment, or material
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions including cold, heat, and humidity
• Welder helmet with appropriately shaded filter lens and safety glasses under helmet
• Fire/flame resistant clothing
• Heavy flame resistant gloves
• Respirators when welding harmful metals or ventilation is not adequate
• Steel/hard toe boots
• Hearing protection

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 requirements.
• Complete relevant job duties as required by immediate supervision.
• Confirm temporary bracing is installed and remove bracing when complete.
• Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and 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 safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain orderly and clean work areas.
• Attend all required safety meetings.
• Inspect welding equipment daily with special attention to welding leads.
• Inspect tools daily before use, including extension cords.
• Use hand and power tools safely with correct guards in place.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Wear properly shaded safety glasses with face shield or cutting goggles, hearing protection, steel/hard toe boots, gloves, and fire/flame resistant clothing when cutting steel with torch.
• Use proper friction lighters or approved devices to light the torch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED