Certified Pipe Welder

Deep South Crane and Rigging; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No cost health insurance

Pension plan

Direct contribution savings plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading crane and rigging company is seeking a Certified Pipe/Structural Plate Welder for their Baton Rouge, LA location during the night shift. The ideal candidate will have over two years of structural or pipe welding experience, proficiency in various welding techniques, and be prepared to join the union. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance, pension, and savings plans. Candidates must also pass drug tests and certifications for continued employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years in the pipe or structural welding field.
• Weld Certification for specific welding processes is necessary.
• Ability to pass drug testing and background checks.
• Weld certifications on FCAW 1/16 dia. gas shield (not required for hire but needed for continued employment)
• Familiar with OXY/ACETYLENE torch setup and use

Responsibilities

• Fitting and welding of structural tubing for crane booms.
• Assist in preparation and fitting of weldments.

Skills

GTAW (TIG) welding

SMAW (STICK) welding

Use of OXY/ACETYLENE torch

Tools

GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (STICK) tests

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Job Opening Type: Full Time
Union/Non-Union: Union

Deep South Crane & Rigging, LLC is accepting applications to fill a Certified Pipe/Structural Plate Welder position for the night shift at our Baton Rouge, LA location. We offer a competitive benefits package, such as no cost health insurance, pension, a direct contribution savings plan, and disability insurance, all administered through Local 623.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties include the fitting and welding of structural tubing used in the manufacture of crane booms and related parts and structural plate weldments
• Assist fitter with preparation and fitting of weldments including some grinding

QUALIFICATIONS

• Position will require membership in Ironworkers Local 623 Union upon successful completion of weld testing
• Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 2+ years in the pipe or structural welding field
• Pass 8" 6G SCH 80 pipe test with GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (STICK)
• Pass 1" plate test 2G, 3G, and 4G
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing, including a hair follicle test and background check
• Weld Certification with 1/16' dia. gas shield FCAW 2G, 3G on 1" A514 steel (not necessary for hire but necessary for continued employment)
• Familiar with setup and and use of OXY/ACETYLENE torch

Deep South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.