Welder / Fitter

Marmon Holdings; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UTLX Manufacturing, part of Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is seeking safety-focused welders to support our heavy industrial manufacturing operations. You will weld, fit, fabricate, and assemble metal parts according to specs, drawings, and welding procedures in a large industrial environment.

On-site role, five days per week with overtime as needed. You will read blueprints, perform MIG/SMAW/FCAW welding, measure parts, follow safety procedures, and maintain a clean work area

Qualifications

• MIG and Stick or Flux Core welding experience.
• Ability to pass required welding tests or qualifications.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and welding procedures.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
• Experience using welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and grinders.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with metal parts and components.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and Stick, or Flux Core welding based on training, experience, certification level, and assigned work.
• Weld metal parts and components according to specifications, drawings, welding procedures, and production requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow blueprints, work instructions, and welding procedures.
• Perform metal fit-up and assembly work to fabricate and attach components.
• Measure, position, align, and secure parts before welding.
• Cut and prepare metal components for fabrication and assembly.
• Grind seams, remove slag, clean welds, and prepare metal surfaces as needed.
• Inspect completed work to help ensure weld quality, proper fit, and compliance with specifications.

Skills

MIG welding

SMAW welding

FCAW welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Hand tools & power tools

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

Cranes

Grinders

Welding equipment

Job description

UTLX As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, UTLX Manufacturing relies heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

We are seeking safety-focused, dependable Welders to support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will weld, fit, fabricate, and assemble metal parts and components according to specifications, drawings, welding procedures, and production requirements. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands‑on work and are comfortable working with welding equipment, power tools, and large metal components in a heavy industrial environment.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Perform MIG and Stick, or Flux Core welding based on training, experience, certification level, and assigned work
• Weld metal parts and components according to specifications, drawings, welding procedures, and production requirements
• Read, understand, and follow blueprints, work instructions, and welding procedures
• Perform metal fit‑up and assembly work to fabricate and attach components
• Measure, position, align, and secure parts before welding
• Cut and prepare metal components for fabrication and assembly
• Grind seams, remove slag, clean welds, and prepare metal surfaces as needed
• Inspect completed work to help ensure weld quality, proper fit, and compliance with specifications
• Operate machinery and material‑handling equipment to position, rotate, and move large components
• Safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, grinders, torches, and other production equipment
• Rotate to different work areas or assignments based on production needs
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all established safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance
• Support quality projects, production goals, and company initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Previous MIG and Stick, or Flux Core welding experience
• Ability to pass required welding tests or qualifications
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and welding procedures
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and other basic measuring tools
• Experience using welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and grinders
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with metal parts and components
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a hands‑on manufacturing environment
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with more than one welding process, including MIG (GMAW), Stick (SMAW), or Flux Core (FCAW)
• Previous welding, fabrication, fit‑up, assembly, or manufacturing experience
• Experience working from fabrication drawings, blueprints, or welding procedures
• Experience using cranes or other material‑handling equipment
• Experience working in an industrial or lean manufacturing environment

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Work performed in an industrial railcar manufacturing facility with physically demanding conditions
• Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, and heat
• Requires moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting, climbing, and working at heights or in confined spaces
• Requires strong hand‑eye coordination and sustained visual attention
• Required to wear PPE and follow all safety procedures
• On‑site role: 5 days per week, with overtime as needed

Disclaimer:

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law, to include background check, physical, and drug and alcohol screen.

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.