Welder

Tradesmen International, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Welders for projects located in the Shreveport, LA area. This is a first & second shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $40/hour based on experience plus $100/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site.

If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Qualifications

• Must have weld inspection certifications.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fit, align, and secure metal parts for assembly.
• Prepare metal surfaces by removing rust, slag, grease, and contaminants.
• Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Plasma, Resistance, and SAW welding.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld specifications.
• Inspect welds and verify compliance with welding procedures and specifications.

Skills

Welding methods

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

Welding certifications

Tools

Calipers

Squares

Rulers

Tape measures

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Welders for projects located in the Shreveport, LA area. This is a first & second shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $40/hour based on experience plus $100/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Layout, fit, align, and secure metal parts for assembly
• Prepare metal surfaces by removing rust, slag, grease, and contaminants
• Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Plasma, Resistance, and Submerged Arc welding
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Bolt, rivet, and assemble structural steel components as required
• Grind, chip, clean, and finish welds using hand and power tools
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, squares, rulers, and tape measures to ensure accuracy
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld specifications
• Perform weld inspections to ensure quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process
• Collaborate with the Quality Control team and on-site Weld Inspector
• Inspect welds and verify compliance with welding procedures and specifications
• Document inspection findings and report quality issues to the QC team
• Support production quality during temporary QC team training coverage

Requirements

• Must have weld inspection certifications
• All PPE

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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Location

US-LA-NEW ORLEANS