Structural Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Work location: Deltak Manufacturing Inc. – 4418 Pesson Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560
Employment Type: Full-Time, At-Will, Safety Sensitive
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D

Job Description

• Wearing appropriate clothing and shoes for the job.
• Use and inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed for the position; adhering to all company safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Meet the quality standards set by the company for welding and fabrication as directed by the supervisor, welding inspector, and QAQC manager.
• Ability to understand and interpret drawings, layout specifications, sketches or verbal instructions to welding.
• Ability to position, align, and fit complex structural fabricated parts preparatory to welding or bolting. (Sheet metal, plate, I-beams, piping, etc…)
• Tacking and welding thin sheet metal, plate, I-beams, piping, made of iron, carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel using MIG, TIG and Heliarc process
• Tacking and welding thin aluminum and stainless steel using the TIG and Heliarc process.
• Load material between machinery, baskets, racks, and pallets.
• Operating various tools and equipment in accordance with company safety policies.
• Cleaning tools, equipment and work area during allocated time, downtime or when instructed.
• Immediately reporting all safety concerns, near misses, property damage, and injuries to appropriate management personnel.
• Working 40 hours per week and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Inspect your welds for integrity.

Job Specification

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a diverse workforce.
• Ability to establish and maintain courtesy, dignity, trust, and respect of your supervisor and all coworkers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone and on two-way radio.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment to meet productivity goals.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with safe work practices and safety procedures.
• Prior experience welding MIG, Stick, etc… (Materials we work with: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum).

Qualifications

• Experience in welding
• Ability to read fabrication drawings
• Ability to grind, bevel, and torch cut
• Must possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and able to work a day, evening, or night shift
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening.
• Regularly standing and walking throughout an 8-10 hour day.
• Must be able to work in-shop, or outside in year-round temperatures and moderate weather conditions including rain.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects 50 pounds, or occasionally 75 pounds, while utilizing all proper lifting procedures and practices.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment needed for the position.