Structural Welder

We are seeking a skilled stick and flux core Welder with experience in fabrication and structural welding to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring welding processes and procedures are followed accurately, producing high-quality welds, and collaborating with team members to complete projects efficiently. This role requires proficiency in interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, and applying industry-standard techniques across various materials and positions. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. Key Responsibilities Verify welding processes and procedures required for each project in coordination with the Shop Foreman and QA/QC Representative. Ensure documentation is noted on fabrication travelers and drawings. Assist with and verify fit-up of components prior to weld-out as necessary. Complete and inspect all weld passes to meet required specifications and standards. Accurately interpret drawings, welding symbols, and understand weld map and Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) requirements. Select appropriate welding wire and adjust welding machines according to job specifications. Operate arc gouging equipment as needed. Properly use hand tools, grinders, and welding equipment with safety and precision. Assist welders and fitters in cleaning, moving, clamping, holding, and preparing workpieces. Perform welding on carbon, alloy, and stainless steel materials, including plates, sheets, shapes, and fabricated steel parts. Produce welds in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using gas-shielded flux core wire welding procedures, ensuring strength and appearance meet acceptable standards. Clean completed welds using grinders or brushes where required. Apply appropriate welding sequences to minimize shrinkage or distortion during fabrication. Inspect and maintain welding equipment (e.g., welding machines, leads, flux-core boxes, grinders) at the start of every shift. Clean and stencil/stamp completed welds per specifications, ensuring each weld is marked appropriately (3/8" from the weld and every three feet along weld length). Qualifications and Experience Minimum of 2 years of experience in fabrication, preferred. Demonstrated experience in Stick and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) procedures, including 6GR . Experience with welding subsea equipment is highly desirable. Strong understanding of structural fabrication and welding techniques. Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols. Knowledge of welding processes and material properties for carbon, alloy, and stainless steel. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to safety standards and proper equipment handling. HSE Responsibilities Embrace, lead and demonstrate "Acadian F.I.R.S.T." - Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values. Demonstrate visible leadership and support the proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident free workplace and advance our safety culture. Adhere to all "Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management Systems" policies, procedures, safe work & best practices guidance as well as regulatory and client site specific policies and procedures. Leaders must make a personal commitment and be accountability for the HSE results, driving towards achievement of HSE goals. These goals must be clearly communicated through their direct reports, with clear expectations while coaching, mentoring and empowering others to achieve the desired results. Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes to aid in their own coaching and mentoring of others demonstrating ownership of the results for such process implementation Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential. We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website. #J-18808-Ljbffr