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Structural Welder (6GR) (Houma LA)

Weeks Marine

Houma, LAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Houma, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

6GR Certification

Job overview

Weeks Marine is hiring a Structural Welder (6GR) (Houma LA). Weeks Marine seeks a Structural Welder to plan, lay-out, weld, install, and repair structural steel products at the Houma Shipyard, adhering to plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards while meeting a Monday‑to‑Friday schedule.

Key focus areas include Set up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures, Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blue prints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures, and Weld various processes FCAW‑S, FCAW‑G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW.

Successful candidates bring 6GR Certification. Important skills include Plan Structural Steel Products, Lay-Out Structural Steel Products, Weld Structural Steel Products, Install Structural Steel Products, Repair Structural Steel Products, and Set-Up Welding Machines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Plan Structural Steel ProductsLay-Out Structural Steel ProductsWeld Structural Steel ProductsInstall Structural Steel ProductsRepair Structural Steel ProductsSet-Up Welding MachinesTroubleshoot Welding MachinesOperate Welding MachinesPreheat Metal ComponentsWeld Metal ComponentsFCAW-SFCAW-GTGAWGMAWSMAWSAWOperate Air Arc GougerOperate GrinderOperate Stress Relieving MachineMake Welding RepairsUnderstand Written InstructionsFollow Written InstructionsTransmit Written InstructionsUnderstand Oral InstructionsFollow Oral InstructionsTransmit Oral InstructionsCommunicate Effectively With Management/SupervisionUse Hand Tools SafelyUse Hand Tools EfficientlyUse Power Tools SafelyUse Power Tools EfficientlyUse Layout Tools SafelyUse Layout Tools Efficiently

Qualifications

6GR CertificationWorking Knowledge Skills and Abilities for PositionMeet All Physical RequirementsPossess All Required ToolsAble to Climb and Work at HeightsAble to Work in Confined SpacesAble to Work Outdoors in All Weather ConditionsAble to Work OvertimeAble to Work NightsAble to Work WeekendsObserve and Comply With All Safety and Project RulesLive Within Local Commuting Area (<50 Miles)

Full job description

Requisition ID: 185415

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, weld, install, and repair all types of structural steel products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards.

Must have valid 6GR certification or ability to pass pre-employment 6GR testing.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (0630 - 1700)

Location: Weeks Marine Houma Shipyard

Must live within local commuting area (<50 Miles)

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

  • Set-up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures

  • Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blue prints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures.

  • Weld various processes FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW. Must pass 6GR

  • Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment

  • Make welding repairs and substandard welds

Qualifications

•May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

•Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

•Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

•Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

•Able to meet all physical requirements.

•Must have all required tools

•Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)

•Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

•Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload

•Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Weeks

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