Shop Combo Welder

The Shaw Group; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible within first 30 days

Paid Time Off after 90 days

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Night shift differential

Job summary

The Shaw Group is seeking a qualified Shop Combination Welder in Walker, Louisiana. The role involves certifying on multi-process pipe and proficiently performing general welding processes. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring safety practices, and performing tasks in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop. The position offers competitive pay of up to $37.00 per hour based on qualifications and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Capable of certifying on multi-process pipe while being proficient in general welding processes.
• Must have experience in a Tier 1 Pipe Fabrication Shop.

Responsibilities

• Manually guide the electrode or gun along the weld line, maintaining the length of arc and speed.
• Strike the arc which generates heat to make and deposit metal from the electrode onto the workpiece.
• Work under minimum supervision, typically reporting to a supervisor.

Job description

New Pay Increases Announced!

• Combo Welder – Up to $37.00 per hour based upon weld qualifications.
• Benefits eligible within first 30 days 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.

*This position does NOT pay per diem*

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.

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 guide the electrode or gun along the weld line, maintaining the length of arc and speed of movement to form the specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Obtain the specified electrode and insert it into a portable holder or thread consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
• Connect cables from the welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by the Welding Engineer.
• Start the power supply to produce electric current.
• Strike the arc which generates heat to make and deposit metal from the electrode onto the workpiece and join the edges of the workpiece.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• May clean or degrease the weld joint or workpiece, using a 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 a hand scraper or power chipper.
• May preheat the workpiece using a hand torch or heating furnace.
• May position and clamp workpieces together or assemble them in a jig or fixture.
• May tack assemblies together.
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes.
• May be designated under various welding specialization titles (e.g., Welder, Carbon Arc; Welder, Flux‑Cored Arc; Welder, Gas‑Metal Arc; Welder, Gas‑Tungsten Arc; Welder, Hand, Submerged Arc; Welder, Plasma Arc; Welder, Shielded‑Metal Arc).
• May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.
• Perform only jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized.
• Work in accordance with safe job practices and comply with company safety rules.
• Use required personal protective equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions or practices.
• Cooperate during investigation of any accidents that occur.
• Take an active part and participate in safety meetings, pre‑job safety briefings, task hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses.
• Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Rely on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Work under minimum supervision, typically reporting to a supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – Constantly
• Walking – Constantly
• Sitting – Frequently
• Pushing – Frequently
• Pulling – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Balancing – Occasionally
• Bending – Frequently
• Stooping – Frequently
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Crouching – Frequently
• Crawling – Frequently
• Reaching – Constantly
• Handling – Constantly
• Fingering – Constantly
• Feeling – Constantly
• Vision – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly

Lifting and Carrying

• 0–10 lbs: Lifting – Constantly; Carrying – Constantly
• 10–25 lbs: Lifting – Frequently; Carrying – Frequently
• 25–50 lbs: Lifting – Occasionally; Carrying – Occasionally

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.