Journeyman Welder — Onsite Pipe & Plate Fabrication

Austin Industries, Inc.; Plaquemine, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is hiring an on-site welder in Plaquemine, LA to perform arc welding, torch cutting, and related duties with a focus on meeting precise specifications. The role requires Journeyman-level experience and appropriate welding certifications.

Typical duties include joining metal pieces, handling pipes and tanks, and working with oxy-fuel and plasma-arc equipment. The position is full-time and pays $47 per hour, with safety and quality standards emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

• 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.
• A Weld Test, a Valid Driver’s License, and a TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

• Uses welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
• Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and operates valves.
• Controls flame temperature by adjusting gas and air flow.
• Preheats pieces for welding or shaping with a torch.
• Repairs holes or defects in metal pieces and shapes edges.
• Measures pieces to ensure they meet specifications.
• Operates hoists, cranes, and hand tools to position pieces.
• Selects weld locations based on type, thickness, and heat considerations.

Skills

Welding

Blueprints

Tools

Welding equipment

Torch

Job description

Austin Industries, Inc. is hiring an on-site welder in Plaquemine, LA to perform arc welding, torch cutting, and related duties with a focus on meeting precise specifications. The role requires Journeyman-level experience and appropriate welding certifications.

Typical duties include joining metal pieces, handling pipes and tanks, and working with oxy-fuel and plasma-arc equipment. The position is full-time and pays $47 per hour, with safety and quality standards emphasized throughout.