Job Description

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The Pipefitter will have knowledge of test piping systems, oxygen and acetylene cutting, basic rigging, operation of pneumatic and electric tools, and leak test-tubing systems. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or a construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

  • Read and interpret blueprints, ISO's field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and understand specifications
  • Fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, and stainless steel weld pipe
  • Miter and fabricate all pipe
  • Use beveling machine to prepare pipes/tubes for welding
  • Lay out for pipe penetrations
  • Install all sizes of piping in pipe racks
  • Install valves, pipe hangers, and pipe supports
  • Must be able to install all sizes of underground pipe
  • Must be able to install steam and heat tracing
  • Must be able to perform proper bolt up of various sizes on pipe and valve flanges
  • Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

  • Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
  • Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
  • Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
  • Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
  • Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
  • Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
  • Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
  • Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
  • Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
  • Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
  • Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
  • Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
  • Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
  • Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
  • Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.

How this job compares in Port Allen, LA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Louisiana currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 33 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Port Allen, LA

Port Allen, LA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 118 other active welding openings from 70 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Louisiana.

Cajun Industries currently has 1 other opening live in Louisiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Worley (6), TIC - The Industrial Company (5), and Brown & Root (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Similar openings near Port Allen, LA

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