Layout Fabricator: Welding & Blueprint Specialist

Energy Jobline ZR; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Personal Advancement

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Layout Fabricator to support structural steel fabrication by interpreting blueprints, identifying weld requirements, and producing welded components to specifications. The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and reliable attendance, with a 5:00 am start and 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday and Friday partial shifts.

The position offers a work environment that requires operating welding machines, using overhead cranes, and adhering to WPS

Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant layout, fabrication, or welding experience.
• Solid understanding of welding fundamentals and AWS standards.
• Ability to interpret welding symbols and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Must follow PPE and safety procedures on site.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work 10 hours per day, Mon-Thu with occasional Friday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols to determine layout and welding requirements.
• Prepare, set up, and adjust welding machines to meet specified WPS.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks following approved procedures and AWS standards.
• Operate overhead cranes to move steel materials safely.
• Identify and correct welding discontinuities during quality inspections.
• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Communicate supply and consumable needs to the area team lead.
• Follow all PPE, safety, and material handling procedures.
• Complete assignments efficiently and be ready to work at shift start.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the area team lead.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding fundamentals

Welding symbols

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Safety awareness

Tools

Welding equipment

Welding machines

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Layout Fabricator to support structural steel fabrication by interpreting blueprints, identifying weld requirements, and producing welded components to specifications. The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and reliable attendance, with a 5:00 am start and 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday and Friday partial shifts.

The position offers a work environment that requires operating welding machines, using overhead cranes, and adhering to WPS