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Pipe Welder - Currently Hiring

GROUP Contractors
Plaquemine, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

General Description:

Lays out, fits and welds together metal components such as pipe, boilers, tanks, plates, and

structural steel.

Essential Functions:

• Reads and understands layout, blueprints, diagrams, work order and welding

procedures to determine work to be done. Capable of receiving & following instructions.

• Plans work in logical sequence and determine tools/equipment needed.

• Lays out, position, aligns, and fits components together.

• Bolts, clamps, and tack welds parts to secure in position for welding.

• Obtains specified electrode and inserts into portable holder or threads electrode wire

through portable welding gun.

• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as

specified.

• Start power supply to produce electric current.

• Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece

and joint edges.

• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of

movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead. This is judged by color of metal,

sound of weld and size of molten puddle.

• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions and examines weld for bead

size and other specifications.

• Manually applies filler rod to supply weld metal.

• Cleans or degrease weld joint or work piece using wire brush, grinder, or chemical bath.

• Chips off excess weld, slag, spatter.

• Preheats work piece using torch or heating furnace.

• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.

Competencies:

• Collaboration Skills

• Communication Proficiency

• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills

• Time management – ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

• Interpretation of Construction Drawings

• Ethical Conduct

Physical Demands:

Field/Jobsite Environment – Standing, sitting, climbing, crawling, standing, crouching, bending,

pushing/pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to loud noises are to be expected

on a jobsite environment. This position is predominately outdoors at an Industrial Construction

Site. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside temperatures is possible.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work vary from each jobsite. Occasional

evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.

Industry Related Requirements:

• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram,

fit test if applicable)

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of

substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or

reduced by reasonable accommodation

Welder will be responsible to have the following tools:

• Welding Helmet

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