Job Description

Position: Structural Welders
Location: Lafayette, LA
Pay: $27–$30 per hour DOE 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday with OT as needed 

Job Summary
We are seeking skilled Structural Welders with strong experience in fabrication and structural welding. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality welds, following approved procedures, and working collaboratively with the fabrication team. This role requires proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols, and applying industry-standard welding techniques across various materials and positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow approved welding processes and procedures for each project
• Verify and assist with fit-up of components prior to welding
• Complete and inspect weld passes to meet quality and specification requirements
• Interpret drawings, welding symbols, weld maps, and WPS documents accurately
• Select appropriate wire and adjust welding machines based on job requirements
• Operate arc gouging equipment when needed
• Safely and effectively use grinders, hand tools, and welding equipment
• Assist fitters and other welders in cleaning, moving, clamping, and preparing materials
• Perform welding on carbon, alloy, and stainless steel materials, including plate, sheet, and fabricated components
• Produce welds in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using gas-shielded flux core welding
• Clean completed welds with grinders or wire brushes as required
• Apply proper weld sequences to minimize distortion during fabrication
• Inspect and maintain welding equipment daily (machines, leads, flux-core boxes, grinders, etc.)
• Stamp or stencil completed welds according to specifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of fabrication or structural welding experience preferred
• Proficiency in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) required
• Ability to weld carbon, alloy, and stainless steel
• Strong understanding of structural fabrication and shop welding techniques
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Commitment to safety, quality, and proper equipment handling
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

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