Welder II Key Responsibilities: • Welding: Performing various welding operations, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, to join metal pieces. • Fabrication: Preparing and fabricating metal parts according to blueprints, specifications, and drawings. • Repair and Maintenance: Repairing and maintaining metal components and equipment. • Blueprint Reading: Interpreting blueprints, sketches, and other technical documentation to plan and execute welding tasks. • Equipment Operation: Operating and maintaining various welding equipment, including grinders, drill presses, and cutting tools. • Quality Control: Inspecting welds for quality and conformance to specifications. • Safety: Adhering to all safety regulations and protocols, including using personal protective equipment (PPE). Skills and Requirements: • Experience: Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience in welding or fabrication. • Knowledge: Knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, and related techniques. • Skills: Ability to read blueprints, use hand tools, and operate welding equipment. • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and handle Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Overview Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Shreveport, LA. Most positions are first shift with a pay scale based on experience & skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding • Air Arc • Repair Welding • Pipe & Mechanical • Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: • Basic Tools for the Trade • Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood and Gloves/Leathers Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>• This is an on-site position located in Shreveport, LA* Prolec GE designs, manufactures, and sells products and solutions for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy. With more than 50 years’ experience in the industry, Prolec GE is an important player in the Mexican market and a key participant in the rest of the Americas, with business units in Mexico, the United States, and Brazil. Role Summary/Purpose As a member of a World-Class Team, the Manufacturing Tank Welder will work from engineering specifications and follow manufacturing standard operating procedures. They will also perform welding activities to form leak tight assemblies utilizing steel alloy materials. Essential Responsibilities As a Tank Welder you will: Work from engineering specifications and follow manufacturing standard operating procedures Perform welding activities to form leak tight assemblies utilizing steel alloys Interpret complex engineering drawings Tank Welders may either work on Regulator or network product line Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Minimum of 2.5 years of welding experience that includes a minimum of 6 months hand fitting experience OR a minimum of 1 year welding experience, which includes a minimum of 6 months of hand fitting experience. Ability and willingness to read complex engineering drawings; demonstrate this ability Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift • Evening shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on skills and preparing individuals for industry certification exams. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welders by 2029. In Shreveport, LA, welders can expect to earn an average wage of $65.20 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $100,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and specialized training programs offer pathways to enter this in-demand field, which offers competitive compensation and diverse career opportunities across various industries.
