Structural Fitter/welder
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Located in Slaughter, LA
Salary: $25-33/hr
Structural Steel Fitter / Welder – Slaughter, La
Evaluation Hire
$25-$33/hr
Mon-Thursday 7 AM-3:30 PM; Fridays 6 am – 2:30 pm
Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing and recruiting firm, is currently hiring for a Structural Steel Fitter/welder for a client in Slaughter, La. This client is looking for a skilled steel fitter. The ideal candidate will fit and weld metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding and fitting techniques and interpret blueprints.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
- Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler to ensure specifications are met.
- Design and construct templates and fixtures as needed, using hand tools.
- Tack-weld components and assemblies, using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), to obtain required configurations and positions for further welding.
- Must have the ability to move and work around a fabrication shop environment while maintaining a safety-focused mindset; constantly watching out for hazards to your safety and the safety of your coworkers.
- Weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
- Utilize weld gauges to conform to the proper welding procedure per the drawing.
- Perform GMAW (MIG), Flux-Core, and stick-rod welding.
- Use a portable grinder when necessary.
- Use jigs and fixtures.
- Move material using gantry and/or jib cranes.
- Perform general housekeeping/clean up in the assigned area.
- Be open-minded and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
- Have a good attitude, and work ethic, and contribute to positive shop morale.
EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION NEEDED:
- Must follow and maintain safety standards and avoid cutting corners that may compromise safety.
- Must be able to set up and operate MIG welding equipment.
- Be proficient in oxy-fuel torch cutting.
- Be proficient in arc-gouging.
- Must be able to read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
- Have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole and fractional measurements.
- Knowledge of all equipment and tools necessary to perform the duties required of a structural welder/fitter.
- 2 or more years of Welding Experience Preferred.
- 2 or more years of structural fitting experience Preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Varying standing and sitting for extended periods throughout the day.
- Occasional lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
- Exposure to varying environments including loud, hot, and smoke-filled areas.
Express Employment Professionals has a variety of job opportunities available. We place individuals in fields such as light industrial, skilled trades, office services, and professional fields. Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, contract, evaluation hire, or direct hire positions, our team is available to assist you. We place in the following areas: East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, and Livingston Parish. Please give us a call at (225) -448-0130 to learn how our team may be able to assist you with your employment needs.
A full description of all open employment opportunities can be found on our website: Express Employment Professionals.
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Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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