Welder-2

Flowserve; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team in Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves MIG, TIG, MAG, and stick welding, reading blueprints, and ensuring parts meet precise specifications. You will work with machinists and assemblers to diagnose issues and complete production on schedule.

Responsibilities include selecting welding methods, setting up tools, performing welds, and maintaining quality records while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have welding experience in a manufacturing or repair environment.
• Welder certificate is preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required; 0–2 years relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Select welding method (TIG, MIG, MAG or stick) and plan work from blueprints/spec sheets.
• Set up and operate a lathe for preparation of welded parts.
• Weld, inspect, and repair parts to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with machinists and assemblers to resolve issues and ensure on-time delivery.
• Record accurate data on computer-based systems or logs and maintain a safe workspace.

Skills

Welding

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Overview:

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Role Summary:

This position welds parts and components for equipment, products, and installations by means of MIG, MAG, TIG, electrode welds or any other welding application. As part of a customer-focused team, you will be working with tight deadlines, challenging mechanical problems, and discussing the work with the manager before, during, and after work completion.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Select the appropriate welding method, such as TIG, MIG, MAG or stick.

• Plan and lay out work from blueprints and manufacturers’ specification sheets, using shop math and measuring instruments.

• Setting up and operating a conventional lathe for the preparation of welded parts.

• Proper Identification of materials and component preparation.

• Assembly activities during production.

• Welding repairs on raw and finished parts.

• Welding installations based on technical drawings.

• Complete all welding work assigned according to operation instruction.

• Verify the quality of finished work, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of specifications and workmanship

• Meet production goals relating to efficiency, schedules, and scrap.

• Troubleshoot and correct process and equipment problems.

• Collaborate with machinists and assemblers on the team to discuss and solve problems relating to repairs and equipment.

• Record accurate, timely data on computer-based systems or in manual logs.

• Apply an understanding of the process flow of documents, materials, and parts through the repair or manufacturing process.

• Maintain a safe workplace by wearing relevant protective equipment according to safety protection requirements, following procedures and rules, and completing training.

• Clean and maintain machines and tools and keep an organized workspace.

• Carry out relevant heat treatment operation according to heat treatment operation instruction or process documents.

• Have welding experience in a manufacturing or repair environment.

• Able to define, evaluate, and discuss quality workmanship related to welding.

• Must show a customer-service mindset for on-time delivery and quality work.

• Standing for long times required, repetitive arm motions, frequent lifting with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Demonstrated track record of reliable, dependable attendance; able to work overtime and weekends as required on short notice.

• Welder certificate.

• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Welding experience in mechanical manufacturing or valve industry.

• PT and MT related certificates are preferred.

• Post weld heat treatment experience.

• Good technical understanding.

• SAP knowledge.

• Can work independently, flexibly, and accurately.

• Good team spirit and initiative.

• Available full time.

• HS Diploma / GED and / or 0-2 years relevant experience

Req ID : R-21286

Job Family Group : Operations

Job Family : OP Welding

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