Tank Welder: ASME Code Fabrication Specialist

PALA Interstate, LLC; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Hammond, LA lays out, fits and welds metal components for pipelines, boilers, tanks, structural steel and vehicles. The worker reads, studies, and interprets job specs and plans, performing basic geometry/trigonometry calculations to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

The role requires welding in multiple positions per ASME Section IX, operating air arc-gouging and burning torch, and regularly using power tools to finish tanks and structures.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ welding experience with SMAW, GTAW, and Flux Core.
• Must pass required welding test at the job site.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints and job specifications.

Responsibilities

• Weld to specifications per drawings and codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld plans.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in production.
• Work at various positions and lengths per job requirements.

Skills

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

Flux Core

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ASME Section IX

Job description

PALA Interstate, LLC in Hammond, LA lays out, fits and welds metal components for pipelines, boilers, tanks, structural steel and vehicles. The worker reads, studies, and interprets job specs and plans, performing basic geometry/trigonometry calculations to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

The role requires welding in multiple positions per ASME Section IX, operating air arc-gouging and burning torch, and regularly using power tools to finish tanks and structures.