Structural Steel Fitter / Welder – Slaughter, La

Evaluation Hire

$28-$33/hr

Mon-Thursday 7 AM-3:30 PM; Fridays 6 am – 2:30 pm

Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing and recruiting firm, is currently hiring for a Structural Steel Fitter/welder for a client in **Slaughter, La. **This client is looking for a skilled steel fitter. The ideal candidate will fit and weld metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding and fitting techniques and interpret blueprints.

**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.
Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings, using a straightedge, a combination square, calipers, and ruler to ensure specifications are met.
Design and construct templates and fixtures as needed, using hand tools.
Tack-weld components and assemblies, using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), to obtain the required configurations and positions for further welding.
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.
Perform GMAW (MIG), Flux-Core, and stick-rod welding.
Use a portable grinder when necessary.
Use jigs and fixtures.
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 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.
2 or more years of Welding Experience Preferred.
2 or more years of structural fitting experience preferred.

Benefits once hired onto the company payroll:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account w/ company contributions
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
401K w/ Company Matching
Profit-Sharing Plan
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Protective Footwear Subsidy Program

**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.

Express Employment Professionals has a variety of job opportunities available. We place individuals in fields such as light industrial, skilled trades, office services, and professional fields. Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, contract, evaluation hire, or direct hire positions, our team is available to assist you. We operate in the following areas: East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, and Livingston Parish. Please give us a call at **(225) -448-0130 **to learn how our team may be able to assist you with your employment needs.