Structural Welder – Heavy Fabrication Pro

Kids for the Future; Greensburg (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Greensburg, LA is seeking a welder to assemble heavy structural metal components per blueprints under supervision. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and adherence to welding procedures.

You will operate basic shop tools, read blueprints and welding symbols, and contribute to meeting production quality standards. DOE wage and on-site work are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass welding test during application.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience with heavy structural fabrication.
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks under supervision to meet specifications.
• Identify and follow the appropriate Weld Procedure for each task.
• Provide quality welds meeting QC and Production Manager standards (size, profile, cleaning, preheat).
• Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and basic tools.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and assist with material handling.

Skills

Blueprints & weld symbols reading

Written & verbal communication

Shop mathematics

Welding equipment operation

FCAW experience

Quality control awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: A worker who welds together heavy structural metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions under direct supervision.

DESIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR SKILLS:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics
• Experience in heavy structural fabrication
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols
• Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment
• 1-2 years welding experience with some flux core welding (FCAW)
• Must pass welding test as part of the application process

DUTIES:

• Perform welding tasks as directed under the direction of the immediate supervisor.
• Identify and adhere to the appropriate Weld Procedure for the task at hand.
• Provide quality welds that meet specifications and approval of the Quality Control Inspector and Production Manager. This includes, but is not limited to, proper weld size, weld profile, cleaning, preheating, etc.
• Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision
• Confirm temporary bracing is installed as needed to avoid distortion and remove bracing when complete.
• Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
• Move and/or organize material as needed to support production tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and ProceduresMaintain orderly and clean work area

Attend all required safety meetings

• Inspect the welding equipment each day to ensure it meets safety standards with special attention to welding leads
• Must inspect tools daily before each use, to include extension cords
• Use hand and power tools safely at all times with correct guards in place
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks
• Welding - Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),including but not limited to:Welders helmet with appropriately shaded filter lens, with safety glasses under helmet

Fire/flame resistant clothing
Heavy flame resistant gloves
Respirators when welding harmful metals or when ventilation is not adequate
Steel/hard toe boots
Hearing protection

• Cutting steel with torch:Wear either properly shaded safety glasses with a face shield or cutting goggles, hearing protection, steel/hard toe boots, gloves, and fire/flame resistant clothing

Use proper friction lighters or other approved devices to light the torch

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

In order to do the job, the following physical requirements are necessary:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs. or less
• Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching
• Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, to include cold, heat, and humidity

Wage: DOE & Classification

Position requires pre-employment drug screening and background check

Management Discretion: The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of the employer

Employment-at-Will: This document does not create an employment contact, either express or implied. All employment is at-will.