Welder

Job in New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA

Listing for: LED FastStart

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-22

Job specializations:

Trades / Skilled Labor
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR

Location: New Orleans

Job Requirements

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities

Plan details of work order procedures; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.

Repair and fabricate various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.

Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.

Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.

Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.

Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience Required Skills/Abilities

Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.

Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, grinders, and welding torches.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.

Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Education and Experience

Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.

Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

Must be able to see details at close range.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

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