Combo Welder 1

The Shaw Group, LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

FSAs & HSAs

Legal plan

401K with company match

Job summary

The Shaw Group, LLC is seeking a skilled Multi-Process Pipe Welder for Lake Charles to produce high-quality welds that meet engineering specs and industry standards. You will operate GTAW, SMAW and Flux Core processes in a shop environment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities include setup, alignment, and inspection of welds, plus completing performance tests to meet company and industry certification standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick) and Flux Core welding.
• Ability to certify on multi process pipe welding.
• Experience in industrial fabrication/shop welding environments.
• Ability to read welding procedures and technical instructions.
• Strong emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi process pipe welding: GTAW, SMAW, Flux Core in various positions.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment to required amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
• Guide electrode or welding gun to achieve proper fusion, penetration, and bead profile.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, grooving, or preheating as required.
• Assemble, align, and tack components using fixtures or positioning equipment.
• Inspect and finish welds by removing slag, spatter, and excess material.
• Complete required performance tests to meet standards.

Skills

GTAW (TIG)

SMAW (Stick)

Flux Core welding

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Project Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1880

*This position does not offer per diem*

Combo Welders will be required to take and pass a weld test. (Please see the weld test requirements below)

• Monster Coupon (TIG) - 6G position (ASME)
• 6 Inch TIG Root Fluxcore Out- 6G Position (ASME)
• Fluxcore - 3G, 4G positions (AWS)
• Stick- 3G, 4G positions (AWS)

Who We Are and Why This Role Matters

At The Shaw Group, we deliver high-quality industrial fabrication solutions that power critical infrastructure across energy and EPC markets. As a Multi Process Combo Pipe Welder, you play a direct role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and performance of the systems we build. Your craftsmanship supports production excellence, project success, and our commitment to delivering reliable solutions to our customers.

This position does not pay per-diem

• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible within 30 days of hire)
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D
• Short/long term disability
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA, HAS, and Depend Care Flexible Spending Account
• Legal plan
• 401K with company match

What You’ll Do

Produce high-quality welds that meet engineering specifications and industry standards while supporting safe and efficient fabrication operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform multi process pipe welding; GTAW, SMAW and Flux Core Arch in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions in a shop environment.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment to required amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
• Guide electrode or welding gun to achieve proper fusion, penetration, and bead profile.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, grooving, or preheating as required.
• Assemble, align, and tack components using fixtures or positioning equipment.
• Inspect and finish welds by removing slag, spatter, and excess material.
• Complete required performance tests to meet company and industry certification standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Proficiency in GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick) and Flux Core welding processes with the ability to certify on multi process pipe welding.
• Ability to interpret weld quality using visual indicators, sound, and molten puddle behavior.
• Experience working safely in industrial or fabrication shop environments.
• Capability to read and follow welding procedures and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Rewards and Growth

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities to expand certifications and technical skills.

Physical Requirements

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Pushing F Pulling F Climbing O

Kneeling F Crouching F Crawling F

Feeling C Vision C Hearing C

Lifting (lbs.) Carrying (lbs.)

0-10 C 0-10 C

10-25 F 10-25 F

About The Shaw Group

The Shaw Group is a leading provider of industrial fabrication and specialty services, delivering innovative solutions across energy, oil and gas, and EPC sectors. With a commitment to safety, quality, and customer success, we empower our teams to drive excellence and shape the future of our industry.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.