Welder Helper 1

The Shaw Group; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group is seeking a field worker to prepare sites for daily activity, maintain housekeeping, and support crane operations in a construction setting. Applicants should be able to read and interpret instructions and documentation, with experience varying by job step.

The role involves following established guidelines, supporting other crafts, and performing routine duties as directed by supervision. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and previous related experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean work area and restock supplies as necessary.
• Interpret hand signals to guide material placement.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials during installation.
• Perform routine maintenance or repairs on tools and equipment.
• Inspect cranes for faults and report issues to supervision.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Read and understand plans and specifications; interpret load charts if needed.
• Support other craft workers as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prepares site for daily work, performs all housekeeping and duties necessary for daily activities. Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by supervision.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
• Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface
• May assist in lifting, position and securing or materials and work pieces during installation
• May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs
• Observes load hook up and determines safety of load
• Inspects crane for defective parts, documents and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications; may be required to interpret load charts
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Perform other routine duties as directed

Basic Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and previous years of related experience

Physical Requirements

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing

C

Walking

C

F

Pushing

F

Pulling

F

Climbing

O

O

F

Stooping

F

Kneeling

F

Crouching

F

F

Reaching

C

C

C

Feeling

C

Vision

C

Hearing

C

Lifting (lbs)

Carrying (lbs)

0-10

C

0-10

C

10-25

F

10-25

F

25-50

O

25-50

O

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.