Pipefitter 2 in Lake Charles, Louisiana at The Shaw Group, LLC

The Shaw Group is proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While an immediate opening may not be available, applications will be reviewed and considered as business needs arise.

All candidates must take a craft assessment and successfully pass with 70% or more to be considered.

Job Overview:

This is a project-based position. The Shop Pipe Fabricator lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts. At least 5 years of documented field experience in chosen craft discipline and have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan and perform work activities alone. Must have Tier 1 Shop Fabrication Experience.

This position does not offer Per Diem.

Benefits:

• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible within 30 days of hire)
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D
• Short/long term disability
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA, HAS, and Depend Care Flexible Spending Account
• Legal plan
• 401K with company match

Basic Qualifications:

Must successfully pass the written Pipe Fabrication test and spool reading assessment.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of metal products in shop according to blueprint and layout specifications, preparatory to welding or riveting
• Plans sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, and allowance for weld shrinkage,machiningand thickness of metal
• Sets up face block,jigsand fixtures
• Locates and marks centerlines and reference points onto floor or face block and transposes them to work piece, using tape, chains, plumb bob, and squares
• Moves parts into position, manually or by hoist or crane
• Removes high spots and cuts bevels, using hand files, portablegrindersand cutting torch. Straightens warped or bent parts
• Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps or bolt parts in positions for welding or riveting
• Responsible forobservingandcomplying withall safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment
• Performs other duties and activities asrequired
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing instructions and documents, plan and perform work activities independently
• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Can plan work and select proper tools
• Has knowledge ofcommonly-usedconcepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under minimum supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor

Physical Requirements:

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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