Structural Welder in Gonzales

Energy Jobline ZR; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in LaPlace, LA seeks a Structural Welder to fabricate and repair carbon-steel frames in line with AWS standards. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and high-quality welding, with opportunities to progress to Lead Welder.

Responsibilities include blueprints interpretation, metal fabrication, joint assembly, self-inspections, and adherence to quality-control procedures. This permanent position offers weekly overtime and a pathway to lead roles as expertise grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience.
• Training in welding or metal fabrication.
• Experience with stick welding and flux-cored arc welding.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, welding inspection, and metal fabrication.
• Precision measurement skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for steel-frame fabrication and repair.
• Perform structural welding on carbon steel.
• Fabricate and assemble metal components and structural joints.
• Prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
• Conduct welder self-inspections and support quality-team inspections.
• Apply AWS standards and maintain quality-control requirements.
• Perform precision measurements to ensure accurate fit and alignment.
• Follow safety requirements and maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Training in welding or metal fabrication

Tools

Stick welding

Flux-cored arc welding

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a Structural Welder in LaPlace, Louisiana, to fabricate and repair carbon-steel frames in accordance with AWS standards. These structural welding jobs are permanent and have weekly overtime. This role involves structural welding, metal fabrication, material preparation, joint assembly, and quality control, with a strong focus on safety and precision. Quality is supported through welder self-inspection, a dedicated quality team, and multiple inspection methods, with opportunities to progress to a Lead Welder role.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for steel-frame fabrication and repair.
• Perform structural welding on carbon steel.
• Fabricate and assemble metal components and structural joints.
• Prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
• Conduct welder self-inspections and support quality-team inspections.
• Apply AWS standards and maintain quality-control requirements.
• Perform precision measurements to ensure accurate fit and alignment.
• Follow safety requirements and maintain a safe work area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience.
• Training in welding or metal fabrication.
• Experience with stick welding and flux-cored arc welding.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, welding inspection, and metal fabrication.
• Precision measurement skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.