Welder

GORDON; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GORDON is seeking a Welder to weld, cut, and braze metal pieces using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. The role involves MIG and TIG welding, following work orders, and fabricating parts to specification.

You will read drawings, plan procedures, and maintain equipment while adhering to safety standards. The position emphasizes precision, teamwork, and clean work practices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications used for welding.
• Plan and lay out welding details from work orders.
• Maintain accuracy with tape measure and precise measurements.
• Demonstrate excellent hand-eye coordination for precision welding.
• Detail-oriented and reliable team member.
• Maintain and repair welding equipment as needed.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• MIG & TIG welding as required by job specifications.
• Plan details of work order procedures; gather tools/materials.
• Repair and fabricate items using cutting, burning, and welding.
• Monitor welding process to prevent overheating/warping.
• Prepare and tack weld parts and surfaces.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Notify supervisor of faulty equipment or materials.
• Maintain orderly tool area and floor space.
• Comply with Job Safety Analysis and PPE requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance

Job Summary:

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• MIG & TIG welding
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Make sure floor is free of obstructions, maintain good housekeeping.
• Maintain orderly tool area.
• Follows all safety rules.
• Understands and follows Job Safety Analysis for this position.
• Wears welding helmet and eye protection and any other designated PPE.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair. This includes Architectural metals: Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum Plate-Light (.020) through Heavy (.125) gauge, Plain Carbon Steel – Gauge Material ranging from 10-ga. To 28-ga, Stainless – 304 / 316 light through heavy gauge
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Fit and weld according to drawing specifications
• Successful weld test required.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Detail-oriented and consistent.
• Works well as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to properly maintain and perform basic repairs on equipment.
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.