Welder

Turner Industries; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a welder at the Port Allen, LA pipe fabrication shop. The role involves interpreting weld maps and procedures, identifying materials, and welding pipe spools under supervision, with responsibility for safety and test completion.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of experience, pass multiple welding tests (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW) in 6G position, and complete required pre-employment screenings and site orientations.

Qualifications

• Preferably 2–4 years of welding experience in the specified skill areas.
• Pre-employment qualification tests and required welding tests.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Hazard Communication orientation/test; Turner Industries indoctrination.
• OSHA eye protection requirements (Z87) and job site orientation.
• Compliance with PPE requirements (hearing protection, safety glasses, long sleeve, gloves, steel-toe boots).

Responsibilities

• Interpret weld maps and weld procedures, identify material types and weld pipe spools.
• Work under a foreman and assist in setting up and taking down pipe spools.
• Read and sign off on JSA prior to starting shift; pass required welding tests in 6G position (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow site safety rules.

Skills

GTAW

GMAW

Weld maps

Weld procedures

Safety PPE

Job description

APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE to Weld TIG/Stick and TIG/Fluxcore, and Pass the Welding Tests.

THIS JOB IS AT THE PIPE FAB SHOP IN PORT ALLEN, LA

Job Description:

Works under the direction of a foreman, interprets weld maps and weld procedures, identifies material types and welds pipe spools.

Functional Requirements:

Read and sign off on JSA prior to starting shift; pass required welding test(s) in a 6G position, GTAW, GTAW/SMAW, GTAW/FCAW, GMAW and must be familiar with weld map, weld procedure, weld process numbers, filler metal selection guide, preheat & welding symbols, material color codes, weld wire color codes, etc.; grind tacks with pneumatic grinders; aware of surroundings; assist in setting up and taking down pipe spools; maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.

Qualification Standards:

Preferably one (2) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill; Pre-employment qualification test if applicable & required Welding tests; Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation; Hazard Communication orientation/test; Turner Industries Group Indoctrination; OSHA approved corrective eye wear (Z87); Job site orientation; Job site "Personal Protective Equipment" requirements (hearing protection, safety glasses, long sleeve shirt, gloves, steel toe boots, etc); Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the work place.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction

Mental Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards

Work Environment Factors:

• Location: industrial maintenance and construction sites, equipment yard and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.