About this opportunity
The Shaw Group, LLC lists this FABRICATION COMBO WELDER opportunity in walker, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description NEW PAY INCREASES ANNOUNCED!
-Combo Welder- Up to $40 .25 per hour based upon weld qualifications.
Benefits-eligible within first 30 of employment
Paid Time Off after 90 days of employment
Paid holidays
401k with company match- eligible within first 30 days of employment
Day and Night Shift available- 10%-night shift differential
FABRICATION COMBO WELDER
EXPERIENCED MULTI-PROCESS PIPE WELDERS NEEDED
We are seeking experienced Fabrication Combo Welders with multi-process pipe welding experience. This is NOT an entry-level welding position.
Candidates must be capable of certifying on multi-process pipe and proficient in TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), and Flux Core (FCAW) welding processes .
Previous experience working in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop is required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Previous professional Fabrication Combo Welder / pipe welding experience required
Must have experience in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop
Must be proficient in TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), and Flux Core (FCAW)
Must be capable of welding and certifying on multi-process pipe
Must be comfortable welding pipe in the 6G position
Fabrication Combo Welders must be capable of passing the required on-site weld test
REQUIRED ON-SITE WELD TEST
Fabrication Combo Welder candidates must successfully pass the required on-site Weld Test:
TIG: 2.5" Double Heavy (.552 wall) 6G TIG all the way out Visual Inspection & X-Ray
MIG/Flux Core: 6" (.719 wall) 6G MIG bead downhill & Flux Core uphill Visual Inspection, X-Ray & Bend Test
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fabrication Combo Welder performs multi-process pipe welding and related fabrication duties in accordance with company procedures, specifications, and safety requirements.
Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun
Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer
Starts power supply to produce electric current
Strikes arc which generates heat to make and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece
Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
May clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath
May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes
May prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces
May chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper
May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace
May position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture
May tack assemblies together
May cut metal plates or structural shapes
May be designated according to type of equipment used as Welder, Carbon Arc (welding); Welder, Flux-Cored Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Metal Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Tungsten Arc (welding); Welder, Hand, Submerged Arc (welding); Welder, Plasma Arc (welding); Welder, Shielded-Metal Arc (welding)
Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized
Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules
Using required personal protective equipment
Reporting unsafe conditions or practices
Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur
Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Works under minimum supervision. Reports to a supervisor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
Standing
C
Walking
C
Sitting
F
Pushing
F
Pulling
F
Climbing
O
Balancing
O
Bending
F
Stooping
F
Kneeling
F
Crouching
F
Crawling
Worksite address
walker, LA, 70785, US
Who can apply
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