Fabrication Tacker

The Shaw Group, LLC; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Shift differential

Job summary

The Shaw Group, LLC in Walker, LA is seeking an experienced Fabrication Tacker to perform TIG pipe tacking on carbon steel, focusing on fit-up, alignment, tack placement and producing clean, sound tacks for production welders.

This is a full‑time on‑site role with day and night shifts and a new pay increase. You will take the on‑site Tacker Test (TIG – 2" Schedule 80 Carbon Pipe, 5G) and join a team that values safety, accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous professional pipe tacking/TIG welding experience required.
• Experience as Fabrication Tacker, TIG Tacker, Pipe Tacker, or similar pipe welding position preferred.
• Proficient with TIG (GTAW) on carbon steel pipe.
• Understanding fit-up, alignment, root opening, and tack placement.
• Able to produce clean, sound tacks for welders.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG pipe tacking and related fabrication duties as per company procedures.
• Guide electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Maintain arc length and movement speed to ensure proper tack quality.
• Set up and clamp work pieces, and tack assemblies together as required.
• Comply with safety rules and participate in pre-job safety briefings.

Skills

TIG welding

Pipe tacking

Fit-up & alignment

GTAW on carbon steel

Reading measurements

Safety procedures

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Job description

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Fabrication Tacker

Full Time Project Walker, LA, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $26.00 Hourly

**NEW PAY INCREASES ANNOUNCED! **
-Tacker- Up to $ 26.00 per hour based upon weld qualifications.

Benefits-eligible within first 30 of employment

Paid Time Off after 90 days of employment

Paid holidays

401k with company match- eligible within first 30 days of employment

Day and Night Shift Available- 10%- night shift differential

FABRICATION TACKER

EXPERIENCED TIG PIPE TACKERS NEEDED

We are seeking experienced Fabrication Tackers with hands-on TIG pipe tacking experience. This is NOT an entry-level welding position.

Candidates must have previous experience fitting, positioning, and tack welding pipe and be capable of passing the required on-site Tacker Test.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous professional pipe tacking/TIG welding experience required
• Previous experience as a Fabrication Tacker, TIG Tacker, Pipe Tacker, or similar pipe welding position preferred
• Must be proficient with TIG (GTAW) on carbon steel pipe
• Must understand proper fit-up, alignment, root opening, and tack placement
• Must be able to produce clean, sound tacks suitable for completion by production welders
• Must be comfortable working with pipe in multiple positions
• Must be able to read and use basic measurements and common pipefitting/welding tools
• Fabrication Tackers must be able to safely position, fit, and tack pipe according to job requirements

REQUIRED ON-SITE TACKER TEST

Fabrication Tacker candidates must successfully complete the required on-site Tacker Test:

TIG – 2" Schedule 80 Carbon Pipe | 5G Position | Must Pass Visual Inspection & X-Ray

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fabrication Tacker is responsible for performing TIG pipe tacking and related fabrication duties in accordance with company procedures, specifications, and safety requirements.

• 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
• 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. 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

F

Pushing

F

Pulling

F

Climbing

O

O

F

Stooping

F

Kneeling

F

Crouching

F

F

Reaching

C

C

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.