Welder

Lexicon, Inc.; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Lexicon in Monroe, LA is seeking a Welder to weld material per job orders. This position is safety sensitive, as improper performance could threaten the health or safety of workers and the public. You will read welding symbols, prepare materials, and follow QA/QC and OSHA requirements.

Overtime and punctual attendance are often required. The role requires at least two years of welding experience, ability to pass tape measure tests, and competency with FCAW/SMAW welding, with attention to safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ welding experience required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend welding symbols and instructions.
• Must be able to read and understand structural drawings.
• Must be able to pass a tape measure test.
• Must be able to pass an unlimited thickness groove plate test in the vertical and overhead positions using FCAW and SMAW.
• Must be able to carbon arc gouge the back side of butt joints to sound metal.

Responsibilities

• Receive and understand welding symbols and select proper welding material needed to finish for fitting, painting, and shipping.
• Locate pieces approved by Quality Control for welding. Gather equipment necessary to complete the job.
• Clean welded pieces for next phase of processing.
• Responsible for adhering to all company safety and QA/QC programs and OSHA regulations.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Perform non-essential functions as needed.

Skills

Welding

Reading welding symbols

Measurement skills

Tools

FCAW

SMAW

Tape measure

Job description

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

Position Summary

The Welder is responsible for welding material according to specifications of job orders. This position is deemed ‘safety sensitive’ due to the fact that a person improperly performing the essential or marginal functions of the job would constitute a threat to the health or safety of the employee, the employee’s co-workers, and/or the public at large.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive and understand welding symbols and select proper welding material needed to finish for fitting, painting, and shipping.
• Locate pieces approved by Quality Control for welding. Gather equipment necessary to complete the job.
• Clean welded pieces for next phase of processing.
• Responsible for adhering to all company safety and QA/QC programs and OSHA regulations.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Perform non-essential functions as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years’ welding experience required. Must be able to read and comprehend welding symbols and instructions. Must be able to read and understand structural drawings. Must be able to pass a tape measure test. Must be able to pass an unlimited thickness groove plat test in the vertical and overhead positions using FCAW and SMAW. Must be able to carbon arc gouge the back side of butt joints to sound metal.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift at least 80 pounds frequently. Considerable amounts of overtime and weekend work may be required. Excessive amounts of bending and stooping in order to weld in difficult positions. Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations, and a dusty/noisy work environment. All of the physical demands listed are essential functions.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. I have reviewed, understand and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match