Welder - Night Shift

Welder – Night Shift Company Overview: Grid Structures, a division of Southland Steel, was launched to provide a better solution for steel poles and structures to the electric utility and renewable energy industries.
We have compiled a team of industry experts to serve our clients with solutions that go beyond expectations.
With production facilities located in Louisiana, Grid Structures is well positioned to serve projects nationwide.
Grid Structures provides the backbone of America’s electric grid with quality, critical infrastructure, reliability, and national security.
Position Summary: A worker who welds together heavy structural metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions under direct supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities: Perform welding tasks as directed under the direction of the immediate supervisor.
Identify and adhere to the appropriate Weld Procedure for the task at hand.
Provide quality welds that meet specifications and are approved of the Quality Control Inspector and Production Manager.
This includes, but is not limited to, proper weld size, weld profile, cleaning, preheating, etc.
Complete any relevant specific job duties as required by immediate supervision.
Confirm temporary bracing is installed as needed to avoid distortion and remove bracing when complete.
Operate punches, grinders, drills, saws, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other basic equipment & hand tools.
Move and/or organize material as needed to support production tasks.
Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
Welder Classifications: GENERAL SUMMARY: Grid Structure welders are classified according to knowledge, skill level, and productivity.
Class A: A Class A Welder the has highest level of knowledge, skill, and productivity.
He/she can weld all types of joints encountered at Southland.
This includes, but is not limited to, back-gouging, multi-pass fillet welds and CJP welds.
Class A welders will frequently be certified in other types of welding (i.
e.
, SMAW, vertical, overhead) beyond Southlands standard entry test.
Furthermore, Class A Welders will often function as trainers & leaders for entry level personnel.
Class B: Class B welders must maintain high levels of production with minimal errors or NCRs.
They shall be capable of multi-pass fillet welds, PJP, back gouging and occasional UT welds.
Class B work will typically contain columns with heavy plates & complex joints.
Class C: Class C welders are entry level welders.
This classification will be issued upon passing Southlands entry level weld test.
Class C welders must be capable of maintaining reasonable production with minimal NCRs.
Typical work includes single & multi-pass fillet welds on beams & simple columns.
Qualifications and Requirements: Valid driver’s license.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of basic shop mathematics.
Experience in heavy structural fabrication.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols.
Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment.
1-2 years welding experience with some flux core welding (FCAW).
Must pass welding test as part of the application process.
Join our dedicated team at Grid Structures and play a vital role in the successful completion of projects for the electric utility industry.
Apply today and be part of our commitment to delivering exceptional steel fabrication services to the electric utility sector across the nation.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K).
Grid Structures is an EEO employer.
Grid Structures is a drug-free workplace.
Position requires pre-employment screens.