Combo Welder 3

Shaw Group; Louisiana; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Shaw Group in Walker, LA is seeking a Shop Combination Welder to certify on multi-process pipe while welding in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop. The role requires performing MIG, Flux-core, and TIG welding in 6G positions with strict quality inspections and safety adherence.

Responsibilities include weld line traversal, electrode handling, machine setup, and multiple position welding. On-site testing and strong safety practices are essential for success in this full-time role.

Formación

• Pass on-site Weld Test with visual inspection, x-ray and bend test.
• TIG welds in 6G position on heavy walls.
• MIG and Flux-core welding in 6G position on specified wall thickness.

Responsabilidades

• Guides electrode or gun along weld line to form specified fusion and bead.
• Select and insert electrode into holder or feed consumable electrode wire.
• Connects cables and adjusts amperage, voltage, slope and pulse per Welding Engineer.
• Starts power supply to produce electrical current and deposits metal to join edges.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
• May prepare weld joints by cleaning, degreasing, or scarfing as needed.
• May perform repairs or prepare broken parts for welding.
• May position and clamp pieces or assemble in jig/fixture and tack assemblies.

Conocimientos

TIG welding in 6G position

MIG welding

Flux-core welding

Herramientas

MIG equipment

Flux-core equipment

TIG welding setup

Descripción del empleo

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Fabrication/ Machine Full Time Project Walker, Walker, LA, US

Shop Combination Welder

Capable of certifying on multi-process pipe while being proficient in general welding processes.

Must have experience in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop.

*This position does NOT pay per diem*

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Successfully pass the on-site Weld Test:

• All Mig & Fluxcore welds must pass a visual inspection, x-ray, and bend test
• All Tig welds must pass visual inspection and x-ray
• Tig all the way out 2.5” double heavy (552 wall) in a 6G position
• Mig & Fluxcore are combined; Mig bead downhill & Fluxcore uphill on 6” 719 wall in a 6G position

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
• Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer
• Starts power supply to produce electric current
• Strikes arc which generates heat to make and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
• May clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath
• May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes
• May prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces
• May chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper
• May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace
• May position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture
• May tack assemblies together
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes
• May be designated according to type of equipment used as Welder, Carbon Arc (welding); Welder, Flux-Cored Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Metal Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Tungsten Arc (welding); Welder, Hand, Submerged Arc (welding); Welder, Plasma Arc (welding); Welder, Shielded-Metal Arc (welding)
• May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations
• Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized
• Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules
• Using required personal protective equipment
• Reporting unsafe conditions or practices
• Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur
• Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses and Job Safety Analyses
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under minimum supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Standing

C

Walking

C

Sitting

F

Pushing

F

Pulling

F

Climbing

O

Balancing

O

Bending

F

Stooping

F

Kneeling

F

Crouching

F

Crawling

F

Reaching

C

Handling

C

Fingering

C

Feeling

C

Vision

C

Hearing

C

Lifting (lbs)

Carrying (lbs)

0-10

C

0-10

C

10-25

F

10-25

F

25-50

O

25-50

O

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.