Welder/Fitters Needed in Sulphur LA

Would you like to continue to pursue your career in welding? We have a fabrication shop looking for a skilled welder/fitter! Pay is dependent on experience, pay starts at $26/hr. 

Class 3 Fitter/Welders are required to be safety minded, highly productive experts who are willing to learn to cut, fit, and tack weld all parts of heat exchangers, vessels, and towers.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Must be able to pass a weld qualification test to acquire a code weld stamp.
• Must be willing to learn to become efficient at arc gouging with a carbon-arc.
• Must be a team player who can work well with others to achieve company goals.
• Must be willing to help complete and sell off jobs by cleaning/fixing low quality welds.
• Basic understanding of shop hazards and how to perform tasks with safety in mind
• Basic knowledge of fitting metal components to set standards and codes in the assembly and manufacturing of various types of pressure vessels and heat exchangers
• Basic knowledge of thermal cutting and welding processes
• Proven ability to read AutoCAD prints for both required specifications as well as dimensions
• Proven ability to operate oxy/fuel cutting torch and Plas-Arc machine
• Ability to tack weld per code and within weld procedure requirements
• Basic Math skills required as well as an understanding of basic Geometry
• Ability to work with and learn from others with a willingness to improve their skill set to the next level of their trade
• Must be punctual and dependent with a willingness to work hours outside of a standard schedule when required
• Ability to be team player and be a company-oriented individual who takes pride in their work

Physical requirements

This position will be exposed to welding fumes and gases, and dust from grinder: use of PPE imperative. Work area is not climate controlled so extreme heat/cold may be experienced.

• Must be able to safely lift fifty pounds
• Ability to work in a shop environment in all seasons
• Ability to safely enter into and work productively in confined spaces of an exchanger or vessel
• Ability to safely tie off and work from elevated heights on top of exchanger or vessel