Welder

Pipehangers; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company matching

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is hiring a full-time Welder for our Waggaman, LA location. You will weld components, inspect welds, and assist with production targets while ensuring a clean, safe workspace.

Ideal candidates have MIG/MMA welding experience, can read drawings, and can lift heavy objects (over 50 lbs). The role runs on a 3:00pm–1:30am night shift with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG/MMA welding processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (over 50 pounds).
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift in a warm environment.

Responsibilities

• Weld components according to weld procedures and perform visual inspections.
• Operate cranes and/or forklifts to move materials.
• Maintain safety and clean, organized work area.
• Assist foreman in meeting production targets and reporting non-conformities.

Skills

MIG/MMA welding

Reading engineering drawings

Lifting heavy objects

Fast measuring for scrap control

Tools

Welding equipment (torch)

Job description

Come Join the Winning Team!

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is currently hiring for a full-time Welder to work at our Waggaman, LA location. Welders are responsible for receiving the prepared and fitted materials and welding them.

Essential Duties:

• Grinding and preheating the steel with a torch
• Moving materials through the operation of cranes and/or forklifts
• Welding components in accordance with weld procedures
• Perform visual welding inspections
• Undertake weld qualification tests as required
• Assist the department foreman in meeting production targets
• Maintain quality standards
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Notify managers concerning any non-conformities and the need for repairs to the facility or equipment
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment

Shift Available:

• 3:00pm – 1:30am-Night Shift

Ideal Candidate:

• Have experience in MIG/MMA welding process
• Candidates must be able to measure quickly and accurately in order to keep scrap at a minimum
• Be able to read engineering drawings
• Be able to stand and work in a warm environment for an 8-hour shift
• Be able to work independently and efficiently
• Be able to lift and carry heavy objects (over 50 pounds)

Benefit Highlights:

• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly pay based on previous experience
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Low affordable rates for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well other benefits such as 401k with company matching, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities

We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of a complete line of pipe hangers and supports for commercial and industrial applications since 1913. With five locations in the U.S and growing., our supports have been specified and installed on major water treatment, pharmaceutical, process piping, petro-chemical, hospitals, and school buildings as well as many other industrial projects throughout the world.