Combination Welder (Field Services)

John H. Carter Company; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The John H. Carter Company in Geismar, LA seeks an experienced welder to join our fabrication team. You will weld per drawings and codes, prepare parts, adjust wires and gases, and inspect workmanship to meet ASME Sec IX criteria.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of industrial welding experience, an associate degree or trade certification, and proficiency with GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and FCAW on carbon and stainless steels.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade school certification in craft preferred.
• Hands-on welding experience with plate, piping and structural components including carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Proficient in GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and FCAW welding processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create quality welds in accordance with drawings, specs, codes and standards and pass inspection per ASME Sec IX.
• Prepare parts by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel/aluminum.
• Change welding wires and gas tanks as required.
• Inspect site for obstructions and plan installation sequences.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Integrity

Professionalism

Initiative

Authority relations

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or trade certification in craft

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

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 on individual

Integrity

• Behaving ethically
• Taking responsibility

Professionalism

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

Initiative

• Persisting
• Taking initiative
• 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

• 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

X

51 – 100 lbs

X

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Push / Pull

N

O

F

C

Climb

X

12 lbs or less

X

X

13 – 25 lbs

X

Squat or Kneel

X

26 – 40 lbs

X

X

41 – 100 lbs

X

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)

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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