Manufacturing Welder

LED FastStart; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Louisiana is seeking a Manufacturing Welder to join their team. The role involves welding, fabrication, and ensuring quality in manufacturing processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in pipe or structural fabrication and be able to read blueprints. The position also requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work independently. If you are a skilled welder looking for a new opportunity, apply now!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pipe or structural fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of P&ID diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Weld/fabricate and assemble pipe products and other plate/tubular products.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and materials.
• Ensure timeliness, safety and quality of material movement.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

The Manufacturing Welderis responsible for weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture products according to drawings, specifications and other forms of instruction.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Weld/fabricate and assemble pipe products and other plate/tubular products.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal or overhead positions.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend and grind component parts.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and materials.
• Examine work for defects.
• Operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
• Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.
• Manage all Work Orders associated with fabrication.
• Ensure timeliness, safety and quality of material movement.
• Commitment to the concept of continual improvement and effective quality management systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow product specification instructions.
• Understand the production and Work Order process.
• Work independently and suggest solutions through MOC requests and appropriate chains of command.
• Be willing to participate in other manufacturing activities when there are no welding work orders, including, but not limited to: pipe-fitting activities, performing a variety of plumbing, mechanical and carpentry functions; assemble, install, maintain, and repair equipment such as chillers, pumps, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases.
• Exhibit professionalism in dealing with others and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Considerable judgment required to plan and perform unusual and difficult work where only general methods are available.
• Able to handle multi-task situations and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and materials handling equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform technical duties on functional work group projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints and submittals.
• Ensure all quality requirements are met, and thatrequiredquality documentation is properly completed.
• Employ test techniques and procedures for key cell projects.
• Use job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality travelers and bills of material.
• Use hand and machine tools as necessary.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of pipe or structural fabrication experience.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Adhere to all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer E-mail and other basic use programs.
• Knowledge and ability to assemble, install,maintain, and repair equipment such as chillers, pumps, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases.
• Knowledge of P&ID diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Experience.
• Welding certificate or degree