1st MIG Welder
United Talent Staffing is seeking MIG Welders in the Harahan, LA area! Welders perform numerous activities required in repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of marine boats and barges.
They work 8-hour shifts in groups of 1 to 6 people depending upon job requirements and performing welding activities in all positions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, lifting heavy equipment including chain hoists and large wrenches from floor to waist to overhead, swinging 16lb sledgehammers in awkward positions, and performing gripping activities with both hands in utilization of cutting, burning, and welding activities.
They must possess the ability to work in awkward positions and function in a shipyard environment which includes extreme weather temperatures and air pollutants produced with welding, burning, blasting, and painting.
Requirements :
1. High school diploma or GED
2. Must pass drug screen
3. Flexible schedule
Pay and shift : Day shift : M-F 7 : 00am- 3 : 30pm
Essential Functions :
- Occasional lift / carry propeller wrenches 68 lbs. to 120 lbs.
- Occasional lifting / carrying 3-to-5-ton chain falls weighing 60 to 80 lbs. 100+ ft.
- Occasional lifting 3-to-5-ton chain falls overhead from a step ladder with the aid of another employee. Swinging of 16lb sledgehammer repetitively to tighten and loosen large nuts.
- Crawling on hands and knees 100+ ft. Lying on your back on creepers pushing the creeper 100+ ft with working in confined spaces down to 18 in height.
- Climbing in and out of round manholes with inside diameter of 18 inches and work in internally confined spaces. Performing work duties in awkward positions for extended lengths of time.
- Pulling chain hoists with repetitive pull-down forces of 60 to 80 lbs.
- Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights; negotiate uneven heights between dock and vessel; and negotiate uneven surfaces.
Frequent standing and walking on awkward, slick, and uneven surfaces.
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and working in awkward positions.
- Frequent balancing on uneven surfaces. Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
- Maneuver around 30" obstructions and 24" frames.
- Ascend and work at heights of up to 40 feet.
- Manipulate and operate all machines and tools essential to the performance of the position of Welder such as :
o Sledge
o Hammer
o Welding Leads
o Oxygen / Acetylene gauges
o Welding Hood
o Welding Rods
o Cutting Torch
o Leaf Break
o Welder Gloves
o Air Tools Bench
o Grinders
o Forklift
o Socket Sets
o Vices Micrometers
o Cherry Picker
o Calipers
o Hand Tools
o Welding Machines
o Hand Grinders
o Chain Hoist
o Come-a-Long
Benefits :
- Medical benefits after 60 days on assignment
- Referral bonuses if you refer a friend after you have worked 40 hours, and then they work 140 hours you can get an extra $140 on your next paycheck! No cap on referrals!
If you are a dependable, hard worker and believe that you have what it would take to excel in this role, please call us at or text us at 404-940-1040 to be able to schedule an interview!