Welder - Combo

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Combo Welder skilled in arc and oxy-fuel welding to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA. You will read blueprints, set up equipment, and weld pipe, plate, or structural steel while following safety guidelines and obtaining any required certifications.

The role involves working in plant operations or construction job sites, with emphasis on quality, efficiency, and safe operation of tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Welding involving arc and oxy-fuel processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and specs.
• Must obtain required certifications as applicable to welding work.
• Commitment to following safety hazards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials to be welded and weld components.
• Perform maintenance on welding torches and equipment.
• Perform simple piping installations and repairs.
• Assist other mechanics or craft workers as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Mathematical calculations

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Combo Welder must be trained in a variety of welding processes, including arc welding and oxy-fuel welding depending on the material being used. Must possess the ability to set up equipment and weld either pipe, plate or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc or gas welding equipment. Will work from blueprints, sketches, specifications and produce quality work with reasonable efficiency. Will obtain certification as necessary. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Prepare materials to be welded and weld components
• Perform maintenance on welding torches and equipment
• Perform simple piping installations and repairs
• Assist other mechanics or craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.