Tacker Nights

EPIC PIPING, LLC; Livingston (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

EPIC PIPING, LLC seeks an experienced welder (Tacker) to join our production team in Louisiana. Responsibilities include fitting, joining, fabricating, and repairing metal components using GTAW, while adhering to product specs and schedules.

Candidates should have basic welding experience, the ability to read drawings, and be able to set up fixtures. Safety and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of relevant experience
• 1–2 years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Perform welding duties using GTAW.
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
• Set-up and lay out work using jigs/fixtures to fabricate parts and/or rework finish products.
• Work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts.
• Inspect welds and correct as necessary to meet product specifications.
• Read, understand, and follow JIS requirements, engineering drawings, and/or work orders.
• Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment and report repairs.

Skills

GTAW welding

Adaptability

Working under pressure

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Jigs/fixtures setup

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The responsibilities of the Tacker position include fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other wieldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques in accordance with product specifications and production schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Comply with safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Perform welding duties using a GTAW.
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
• Set-up and lay out work using jigs/fixtures to fabricate parts and/or rework finish products.
• Work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts.
• Operate hoist, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs.
• Inspects and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.
• Read, understand, and follow JIS requirements, engineering drawings, and/or work orders.
• Cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.
• Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment; if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor/lead or maintenance department.
• Perform a variety of complicated tasks, as required.

Tacker I:

• 0-1 years of relevant experience
• Passes GTAW weld test

Tacker II:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Passes all required GTAW weld tests

Tacker III:

• 2 plus years of relevant experience
• Passes all required GTAW tests and has the ability to work in all bays without hesitation

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; completed assignments in an ethical and mature manner.
• Quality of Work - Demonstrates competence in required job skills and knowledge; accuracy, clarity, consistency, and thoroughness of work; gives feedback for continuous improvement of work product; understanding and mastery of processes, methods, systems, and procedures.
• Ability and desire to work within a multi-cultural team - Interpersonal and effective communication skills as well as an understanding for cultural differences.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

Experience: Experience in welding or related field

Computer Skills: Not applicable

Certifications/Licenses: None specifically required