Job Description

MIG Welder - Port Allen

Evaluation Hire

$25+/hr

Mon-Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm

The ideal candidate will fit and weld metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding and fitting techniques and interpret blueprints, but fitting experience is not required.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures as needed, using hand tools.
• 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 safety and the safety of your coworkers.
• 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.
• Move material using gantry and/or jib cranes.
• Perform general housekeeping/clean up in the assigned area.
• Be open-minded and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
• Have a good attitude, and work ethic, and contribute to positive shop morale.

**EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION NEEDED:

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• Must follow and maintain safety standards and avoid cutting corners that may compromise safety.
• 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.
• 2 or more years of Welding Experience Preferred.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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• Varying standing and sitting for extended periods throughout the day.
• Occasional lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Exposure to varying environments including loud, hot, and smoke-filled areas.

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder