Welder

Turn Services 10500 Patterson Rd New Orleans, LA 70131, USA Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Cut, fit, and weld barge repair work Receive instructions, prints, and/or work orders for various welding and cutting jobs and carry out the assigned instructions. Maintain, repair, and fabricate equipment and work area by cutting, burning, and welding various metals. Clean and prepare surfaces to be maintained, repaired, or fabricated. Use burning/cutting equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut metals to required size and shape. Assist in developing operating policies and procedures to ensure the efficient use of resources and to maintain a safe work environment. Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of all equipment Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Report ALL incidents through company’s reporting protocol Support company safety initiatives Demonstration of knowledge of all required competencies Perform other duties as required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 1 year of welding experience in a similar industrial environment

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to read/write/communicate in English Able to use basic math skills Must be able to follow directions Performing applicable welding activities Applying basic operational principles and practices Developing and analyzing applicable maintenance reports Working with other functions throughout the organization Ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction Ability to work extended hours, including holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely Advocate of team concept Commitment to customer service Ability to work in a team-oriented environment Must comply with all operational directives and company policies

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent will work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot-cool/cold as well as occasional rain. Will work at different elevations, noise levels will be moderate-high.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test). The physical nature of the work will vary from day to day based on operational needs; however the job will require the incumbent to be able to perform: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Incumbent will also be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to: Hard Hat, eyewear, safety vests, gloves, masks/ respirators (when necessary) and steel-toe boots. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/ or in excess of 50 lbs. frequently, and/ or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursued to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turn Services