Submerged Arc Welder - Weekend Shift

Crest Industries; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DIS-TRAN Steel in Pineville, LA is seeking a Submerged Arc Welder to join our pole team on the weekend shift. The role welds with a submerged arc welding machine and reads blueprints and tape measures to ensure precise fabrication.

You will perform daily equipment checks, adjust welding parameters for different pole diameters, operate an overhead crane, and participate in on-site training and safety programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret tape measures.
• Ability to read blueprints required.
• Must pass Welder I certification test.
• On-site training and safe operation of machinery will be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Welds using a submerged arc welding machine.
• Must be able to pass Welder I certification test.
• Performs a visual inspection of the machinery prior to operation.
• Measures and adjusts hydraulic arms to receive material based on diameter.
• Loads & unloads shells using the overhead crane with proper lifting equipment.
• Runs welding machine within parameters using predetermined settings.
• Adjust welding machine settings based on thickness and pole type.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math aptitude

CNC operation

On-site maintenance

Read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

CNC machinery

Welding equipment

Job description

Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel!

Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day.

We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done.

DIS-TRAN Steel is looking for a Submerged Arc Welder to join our Pole team in Pineville on Weekend Shift. The Submerged Arc Welder must be capable of operating a seam welding machine in a steel plant. This individual must possess the ability to read a tape measure and must possess basic math aptitude. The Submerged Arc Welder will safely operate CNC machinery. This individual will also perform daily preventative maintenance on machines.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Business Insight
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Manages Ambiguity

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Welds using a submerged arc welding machine
• Must be able to pass Welder I certification test
• Performs a visual inspection of the machinery prior to operation
• Measures and adjust hydraulic arms to receive material based on diameter
• Loads & unloads shells from the machine using the overhead crane with the proper lifting equipment (chains, plate clamps)
• Runs welding machine within parameters using predetermined settings
• Adjust welding machine settings based on the thickness and type of pole being ran
• Ability to adjust welding machine based on auditory and visual ques
• Stops welding machine to remove finished product, maintenance, or replace consumables

Requirements For Submerged Arc Welder

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret typed reports and schedules required
• Ability to interpret blueprints required
• Ability to read a tape measure required
• Certifications or prior experience using moving machinery, such as cranes, preferred
• Must complete on-site training and demonstrate safe operation of machinery

Referral Level: Trades and Skilled Level

Not eligible for Enhanced Referral

Not eligible for External Referral

More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies’ Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-new

As strategists, operational experts, customer advocates and team players, we all believe in the power of our people. Explore how you can become a part of our team of strength and commitment that's built to last!

DIS-TRAN Steel is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

DIS-TRAN Steel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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