Welder - Structural

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Structural Welder to create frames for large structures in plant or construction sites in Louisiana. You will weld pipe, plate, or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding methods, setting up equipment and producing quality work efficiently.

Certification is required as needed, and you will learn safety hazards and how to operate related tools and equipment while maintaining compliance with safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Move through active construction sites, including uneven terrain.
• Inspect access to materials, equipment, and work areas.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and operate hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Cut and drill structural metal pieces to size for welding.
• Ensure welds meet safety and industry standards.
• Perform simple piping installations and repairs.
• Assist other mechanics and craft workers as needed.

Skills

Welding

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

Welding certification (as required)

Tools

Arc welding

Gas welding

Structural fabrication tools

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Structural Welder will create frames for large structures. Most possess ability to set up equipment and weld either pipe, plate or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc or gas welding equipment. Must be able to produce quality work with reasonable efficiency. Will obtain certification as necessary. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and 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.

• Cut and drill structural metal pieces to size and place into position for welding
• Ensure welds are well executed and meet safety and industry standards
• Perform simple piping installations and repairs
• Assist other mechanics/ craft worked 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.