Ironworker (Welder and Fabricator)

Overview The Iron Worker assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs complex steel structures at refinery sites, using welding equipment, fabrication tools, and adhering to safety standards. Detailed Roles & Responsibilities Lays out major and difficult installations from blueprints, sketches, and specifications. Uses electric or gas welding equipment to work with any type of steel, iron, or alloys used in the refinery. Instructs lower rated iron workers in the proper performance of their duties as required. Erects and removes hand rails, cat walks, building supports, tank supports, drives steel foundations, bends copper pipe, etc., using tools such as sheers, drill presses, cutting torch, welding machine, brake, roller, steam hammer, taps, wrenches, hoists, chain blocks, etc. Performs fabrication, erection, and removal of ducts, gutter pipes, etc.; cuts, bends, brazes copper pipe; drives and bucks rivets. Performs all duties such as the above in carrying out the orders of Supervisors. Work Experiences 3-4 years experience Education Requirements High school education or equivalent. Essential Capabilities Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematic drawings, as required. Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards. Advanced knowledge of the principles of welding and fabrication of iron steel is required. Must be able to use iron worker’s tools and shop equipment and be able to erect, dismantle, and repair metal equipment. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs. Hourly Rate Starting Rate: $36.38 Paid sick time and vacation after 90 day probationary period. Location of Role Chalmette, Louisiana We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Sugar Refining, Inc.