6gr Welder in Houma, Louisiana at Gulf Island

Main Purpose:

The Welder fabricates, repairs, and assembles metal components using various welding processes in accordance with contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Cut, grind and weld metal parts
• Set and operate welding machine for various welding processes
• Prepare weld surfaces, maintain equipment, interpret blueprints and ensure safety protocols are followed
• Inspect welds and joints for quality, durability and accuracy
• Work closely with other welders to complete tasks efficiently and meet project deadlines
• Perform welding assignments in a safe and efficient manner, practicing safety at all times
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing
• Walking
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
• Pushing and Pulling
• Reaching, forward and overhead
• Climbing
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass written and practical 6gr welding test(s)
• Knowledge of welding techniques and tools
• Reliable transportation to and from work location

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of welding experience

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Chipping & grinding equipment, cutting torches, welding leads, welding whips, and welding guns.
• Safety equipment used to perform everyday welding duties (welding shields, goggles, hard hats, etc.)

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.