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What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,593 / year median in Louisiana
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Welder
2101 Booth Street Monroe, LA 71201
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Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.
Position Summary
The Welder is responsible for welding material according to specifications of job orders. This position is deemed 'safety sensitive' due to the fact that a person improperly performing the essential or marginal functions of the job would constitute a threat to the health or safety of the employee, the employee's co-workers, and/or the public at large.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Receive and understand welding symbols and select proper welding material needed to finish for fitting, painting, and shipping.
Locate pieces approved by Quality Control for welding. Gather equipment necessary to complete the job.
Clean welded pieces for next phase of processing.
Responsible for adhering to all company safety and QA/QC programs and OSHA regulations.
The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.
Perform non-essential functions as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum of two years' welding experience required. Must be able to read and comprehend welding symbols and instructions. Must be able to read and understand structural drawings. Must be able to pass a tape measure test. Must have ability to pass an unlimited thickness groove plat test in the vertical and overhead positions using FCAW and SMAW. Must be able to carbon arc gouge the back side of butt joints to sound metal.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift at least 80 pounds frequently. Considerable amounts of overtime and weekend work may be required. Excessive amounts of bending and stooping in order to weld in difficult positions. Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations, and a dusty/noisy work environment. All of the physical demands listed are essential functions.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. I have reviewed, understand and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
HSA with Employer contributions
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability Critical Illness Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
401(k) with Employer Match