Location: Slaughter, LA
Shift: M-F 6am to 3:30pm
STRUCTURAL WELDER/FITTER: We are seeking a highly skilled structural welder/fitter that desires to be part of a growing company where they can demonstrate their skills; and are interested in training to learn new skills in the form of automatic welding, co-operative robotic welding, and induction heating. In this position you will work in a manufacturing facility to build grapples, clamshell buckets, and more that are used all over the world as a crucial link in the global supply chain on everything from loading grain in Ukraine to copper ore in Peru. You will fit and weld metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding and fitting techniques and interpret blueprints.
Responsibilities Must have the ability to move and work around a fabrication shop environment while maintaining a safety focused mindset; constantly watching out for hazards to your own safety and the safety of your coworkers
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and other written instructions
Perform simple to complex fitting assignments according to blueprints and layout specifications
Weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions
Utilize weld gauges to conform to the proper welding procedure per the drawing
Use a portable grinder when necessary
Perform GMAW (MIG), Flux-Core, and stick-rod welding
Select the proper weld wire for job at hand
Clean weld joint or work piece using wire brush, portable grinder, etc.
Pre-heat prior to welding high strength steel and verifying pre-heat with temperature sticks and/or infrared temperature guns
Lay-out, measure, position, align, and fit into place
Use jigs and fixtures
Move material using gantry and/or jib cranes
Perform general housekeeping/clean up in assigned area
Be open minded and willing to perform other duties as assigned
Have a good attitude, work ethic, and contribute to positive shop morale
Requirements Must follow and maintain safety standards and avoid cutting corners that may compromise safety
Attend and participate in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, etc.
Must be able to set up and operate MIG welding equipment
Be proficient in oxy-fuel torch cutting
Be proficient in arc-gouging
Must be able to read a tape measure and other measuring tools
Have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole and fractional measurements
Knowledge of all equipment and tools necessary to perform the duties required of a structural welder/fitter
Ability and/or willingness to learn how to operate material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes
Must be able to perform, without assistance, the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift and move 50 lbs., climbing up and down ladders, bending and squatting for long periods of time, and using sledgehammers up to 20 lbs.
Use required personal protective equipment
Report unsafe conditions and/or practices and make safety suggestions
Qualifications and skills High school diploma/GED preferred
Education directly related to welding and/or fitting obtained through a trade or vocational school program and/or 2+ years experience operating as a structural welder/fitter or a form of apprenticeship welding training
Experience: Welding: 2 years (Preferred)
Fitting: 2 years (Preferred)
