Combination Welder (Field Services)

John H. Carter Company, Inc.; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company, Inc. in Geismar, LA is seeking an experienced welder to produce high‑quality welds per drawings and codes, ensuring welds pass inspections according to ASME IX criteria using common NDE methods.

You will prepare products by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel/aluminum parts. The role requires changing wires, gas tanks as needed, inspecting worksites, planning installation sequences, performing routine tool maintenance, and strictly following safety and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade school certification preferred.
• Hands-on welding of plate, piping and structural components using GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and FCAW.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Create quality welds in accordance with drawings, specifications, applicable codes and standards, and pass inspections per ASME Sec IX using NDE methods.
• Prepare product for welding by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel/aluminum parts.
• Change wire and welding parameters as needed.
• Change gas tanks as required.
• Inspect worksites to determine obstructions and plan sequences to avoid conflicts.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety, project rules and company policies.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Reading blueprints

Education

Associate Degree or trade school certification

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

SMAW

FCAW

Job description

• Create quality welds in accordance with drawings, specifications, applicable codes and standards, etc., and have welds pass inspection/examination in accordance with ASME Sec IX acceptance criteria and utilizing typical welding inspection non-destructive examination methods
• Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel/aluminum parts
• Change wire, welding, as needed
• Change gas tanks as required
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning activities of tools and equipment
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create quality welds in accordance with drawings, specifications, applicable codes and standards, etc., and have welds pass inspection/examination in accordance with ASME Sec IX acceptance criteria and utilizing typical welding inspection non-destructive examination methods
• Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel/aluminum parts
• Change wire, welding, as needed
• Change gas tanks as required
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning activities of tools and equipment
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Certifications, Education And Experience

• Associate Degree or trade school certification in craft preferred, but significant hands‑on experience will also be considered
• Strong, hands‑on background in welding of plate, piping (including small bore) and structural components, including carbon steel and stainless steel (where applicable), using GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and FCAW welding processes and equipment
• Minimum 5 years of industrial welding experience desired, but will consider lesser experience depending upon individual

Competencies

Integrity

• Behaving ethically
• Acting fairly
• Taking responsibility

Professionalism

• Demonstrating self-control
• Professional appearance
• Maintains a positive attitude.

Initiative

• Persisting
• Taking initiative
• Setting challenging goals
• Working independently
• Achievement motivation

Ability to relate to authority

• Relates well to superiors and learns from supervisors who coach appropriately and provide the opportunity for advancement

Critical & Analytic Thinking

• Reasoning
• Mental agility

Teamwork

• Acknowledging team membership and role
• Establishing productive relationships
• Identifying with the team and its goals
• Resolving conflicts

Adaptability & Flexibility

• Employing unique analyses
• Entertaining new ideas
• Dealing with ambiguity

Physical Requirements

Physical Abilities

N

O

F

C

Lift / Carry

N

O

F

C

• Stand
• X
• 10 lbs or less
• X
• Walk
• X
• 11 – 20 lbs
• X
• Sit
• X
• 21 – 50 lbs
• X
• Handling / Fingering / Typing
• X
• 51 – 100 lbs
• X
• Reach Outward
• X
• Over 100 lbs
• X
• Reach Above Shoulder

Push / Pull

N

O

F

C

Climb

• Climb
• X
• 12 lbs or less
• X
• Crawl
• X
• 13 – 25 lbs
• X
• Squat or Kneel
• X
• 26 – 40 lbs
• X
• Bend
• X
• 41 – 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs / day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs / day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs / day)