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Welder I

belle chasse, LA

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Welder PositionAs a Welder, you will weld parts to blueprint specification in order to meet production schedules and company standards for quality and quantity.Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, this position is based in Belle Chasse, LAIf you're up to the challenge, the reward is satisfaction... and knowing you helped build something real. Join our passionate team and help build something you can be proud of – a future filled with passion, pride and satisfaction.Essential Job FunctionsAbility to identify parts and materialsUse process and set up sheetsComplete and maintain required paperworkAbility to Read and Interpret Blueprints / Machine Drawings / Weld SymbolsAbility to read standard measuring devices to the nearest .0312 (1/32")Understand basic geometric dimensioning & tolerancesVisual weld inspection to identify good and bad weldsPerform basic shop mathRead and use a standard and metric conversion chartSet up and use standard fixturingDemonstrate the ability to safely operate overhead cranes and jib hoistsOperate small hand and power toolsAble to read Jaeger #2 type vision lettering at 12"Able to pass pulmonary function test where requiredSafely operate gas heating and burning equipmentPreheat / Post heat parts per procedures using temperature sticksDemonstrate cosmetic acceptability in all weldsJob Requirements/Working ConditionsHigh School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.Must be able to successfully pass AWS D1.1 in the flat weld position - 2G - Grove test #20 within 2 weeks of training.Maintain certification by using the process at least once in a six-month period.Familiarity with welding methods and techniques, equipment, set up and operation.Familiarity with assembly and fabrication practices.Ability to read and interpret routine welding and fabrication drawings; use and interpret measuring devices such as rule, scale, square, protractor; ability to use and understand fractional, decimal and metric measuring methods.Other duties as determined by supervision.Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.Perform job functions in a safe manner.Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy for the job being performed.Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those you can.Eye examination prior to being assigned to a welding position and periodic eye exams every three (3) years thereafter while in a welding position as part of the maintenance of qualification to perform welding. Minimum acceptable vision requirements are near-distance acuity in at least one eye such that the individual is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart.Specific vision abilities include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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belle chasse, LA, 70037, US

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