Welder - Maintenance

Lexicon, Inc.; Convent (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401k with company match

Lexicon University

ESOP

Job summary

Lexicon, Inc. is seeking a Welder in the United States. The position offers a pay range of $24–$26 per hour with weekly pay, and a safety-conscious environment where teamwork and quality are valued.

You will work on constructing robust structural forms and ensuring adherence to safety standards as part of a growing team. Lexicon University and comprehensive benefits are available, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, an HSA, paid holidays and vacation, a 401k with company match, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years welding experience.
• Must read and comprehend welding symbols and instructions.
• Must read and understand structural drawings.
• Must have ability to pass a tape measure test.
• Must be able to pass an unlimited thickness groove plate test in FCAW.
• Must be able to carbon arc gouge butt joints to sound metal.

Responsibilities

• Receive and understand welding symbols and select proper welding material needed to finish for fitting, painting, and shipping.
• Locate pieces approved by Quality Control for welding. Gather equipment necessary to complete the job.
• Clean welded pieces for the next phase of processing.
• Responsible for adhering to all company safety and QA/QC programs and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to travel to various locations, potentially including other states, to support shutdowns.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Perform non-essential functions as needed.

Skills

Welding

Read welding symbols

Read structural drawings

Tape measure test

Groove plate test FCAW

Arc gouge joints

Job description

Are you ready to start “Building America?” At Lexicon, we're seeking a skilled Welder to join our team and be a part of our continued success. Offering competitive pay ranging between $24-$26/hr, this role presents an exciting opportunity for growth and development!

If you're passionate about being a part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, then Lexicon is the place for you. Join us and become a part of our growing family as we continue to build a brighter future together.

Lexicon Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and LifeInsurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401k with company match
• Lexicon University
• ESOP

Our Lexicon University provides free career development and training, so employees can improve their skills in their chosen field, learn new skills in another area and build a career path that leads to job satisfaction and success for them and their families.

Welder Overview

Embark on an exciting journey as a Welder, where you'll fuse fabricated components to create robust structural forms. Your expertise will be pivotal in assembling vital pieces that form the backbone of our projects. Safety takes center stage in this role, as any oversight in executing essential tasks could pose risks to our team and the wider community. If you're ready to wield your welding skills in a dynamic environment where your contributions shape the landscape and prioritize safety, this is the role for you. Join us and be part of building a safer, stronger future.

Welder Pay Range

• $24-$26/hr
• Paid WEEKLY

Welder Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive and understand welding symbols and select proper welding material needed to finish for fitting, painting, and shipping.
• Locate pieces approved by Quality Control for welding. Gather equipment necessary to complete the job.
• Clean welded pieces for the next phase of processing.
• Responsible for adhering to all company safety and QA/QC programs and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to travel to various locations, potentially including other states, to support shutdowns.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Perform non-essential functions as needed.

Welder Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ welding experience required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend welding symbols and instructions.
• Must be able to read and understand structural drawings.
• Must have ability to pass a tape measure test.
• Must have ability to pass an unlimited thickness groove plate test in the horizontal or vertical and overhead positions using FCAW.
• Must be able to carbon arc gouge the back side of butt joints to sound metal.

Welder Physical Demands

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds frequently.
• Considerable amounts of overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Excessive amounts of bending and stooping to weld in difficult positions.
• Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations, and a dusty/noisy work environment.

This role is classified as safety sensitive. Candidates must show the capacity to proactively initiate, effectively lead, and consistently uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. Compliance with this requirement is a fundamental condition for employment.