Welder

Job Description

Job Description

(Broussard,LA): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Welder II / Welder-Fitter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural and fabrication welding, the ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings, and the skills to fabricate, repair, and assemble steel components while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Essential Duties:

• Perform MIG, TIG, and other approved welding processes.
• Qualify to FTS-approved 6GR welding procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work orders.
• Lay out materials and prepare components for fabrication.
• Cut materials using band saws, ironworkers, track torches, and hand torches.
• Tack, fit, bolt, clamp, and assemble structural components.
• Fabricate skids, stacking assemblies, water tank stands, transformer frames, and housing unit components.
• Repair and modify existing equipment by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling components.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Load and unload materials while maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Follow all company quality standards, safety policies, and HSE procedures.
• Participate in field service assignments and on-call work as required.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.

Requirements/Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of welding and fabrication experience.
• 6GR welding certification or the ability to successfully qualify.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and structural welding processes.
• Strong fabrication, fitting, measuring, and layout skills.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and occasional call-outs as needed.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, agility test, and drug screen.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and commitment to quality workmanship.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the workday.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier materials with assistance or lifting equipment.
• Perform repetitive motions involving hands, arms, and shoulders.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and welding fumes.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

*Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation,