Welder

Gulf Crane Services Inc; Duson (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Crane Services Inc. in Duson, LA seeks an experienced welder to perform welding per Work Orders, inspecting components and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance of welding equipment, interpreting fabrication drawings, and maintaining safe operation of all welding machinery in a shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the ability by qualification to weld procedures for applicable methods or technique.
• Must possess the ability to utilize necessary hand tools and practice safety in the work area.
• Must possess the ability to operate handling and lifting devices.

Responsibilities

• Weld in accordance with the applicable Work Order.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of welding equipment.
• Responsible for the safety of personnel and safe operation of welding equipment.
• Responsible for notifying supervisory personnel if a nonconforming condition is disclosed.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions; heats, forms, and dresses metal parts with hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.

Skills

Ability to weld to procedures

Safety-conscious

Operate hand tools

Lift and handle devices

English language

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Lifting devices

Welding equipment

Job description

• Weld in accordance with established welding procedures and ensure welds comply with cycle time requirements and acceptability requirements.
• Knowledgeable of machines, tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform welding of components in accordance with the applicable Work Order.
• Perform the appropriate preventive and corrective maintenance of welding equipment.
• Responsible for the safety of personnel and safe operation of welding equipment.
• Responsible for notifying supervisory personnel if a nonconforming condition is disclosed.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Is able to heat, form, and dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Responsible for the interpretation of fabrication drawings to the extent necessary to utilize proper welding materials.
• Responsible for verification of workmanship in relation to size, location and quality.
• Responsible for verification of materials, consumables and cleanliness of components assigned in their respective work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate, hold GED certificate, or industry related experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability by qualification to weld procedures for applicable methods or technique.
• Must possess the ability to utilize necessary hand tools and practice safety in the work area.
• Must possess the ability to operate handling and lifting devices.

Safety Requirements

• Disclaimer: Some shop workers are not trained for offshore work at the time of their initial hire. Additional training would be required if that worker would be requested to work offshore.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing– off and on throughout the day
• Language - Must be able to write and speak English
• Drug and Alcohol Screen - GCS has a “Zero Tolerance” program
• Pulling - your own weight along a vertical ladder or horizontal plain