CGB Enterprises, Inc.

Overview

Cooper Consolidated is a provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services along the lower Mississippi River. The Shipyard Welder position involves designing, fabricating, repairing, and maintaining metal structures on marine equipment, with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, measure, adjust and test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Read blueprints, work orders or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
• Assemble, align and clamp work pieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding machines/equipment that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
• Heat and grind metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, or other welding equipment.
• Fabricate and fit substrates as required.
• Monitor the welding, burning and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with all safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate to advanced level of understanding of mechanical maintenance.
• General knowledge of many types of tools.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills, i.e., add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read and understand measurements.
• Ability to follow direction and use logical thought processes.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Employees located in Louisiana must have reliable transportation to get to and from work sites.
• Work site location will depend on business needs and will typically be in various parishes.