-Constructs, modifies and repairs a wide variety of metal parts using oxyacetylene, arc or heliarc welding apparatus; assists in mechanical and structural repairs to equipment and facilities. -Weld metal components together in tight flat, vertical, or overhead positions according to blueprints, work orders or layouts. -Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. -Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. -Examine work for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. -Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes and increase size of metal parts. -Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
$23.46/hr, high school diploma, min. 6 months job experience. Temporary-Full- time. Duration 8 months from October 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018, Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Lake Charles.