Sub Arc Operator/Welder

Job Title: Sub Arc Operator/Welder

Location: Youngsville, LA

Schedule: 5 & 2

The Sub Arc Operator is responsible for setting up and operating ‘arc’ welding machines. This machine welds together parts of fabricated metal products. Typical duties and responsibilities include setting-up, aligning and adjusting the arc welding machine.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Understand product flow and timing of product placement
• Work under a Shop Supervisor and with shop team members using applied practices
• Read and interpret welding process specifications
• Inspect material to be welded or worked on and perform final inspection on finished welds
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment
• Grind and gouge metal to prepare for welding
• Preheat surfaces, using hand torch or heating furnaces
• Adjust machine set up according to vary size, location, and penetration of bead
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as shielded metal arc (SMAW), flux-core arc (FCAW)
• Use the machine to weld materials together, as specified by blueprints, layouts, welding procedures, and operating charts in flat and horizontal positions
• Visually examine welds for adherence to specifications
• Use rigging techniques with overhead bridge cranes and fitting steel using key plates, bull pins, keys, shims, lifting lugs, nuts, u bars, etc.
• Understand blueprints, sketches, and specifications
• Use basic math skills to calculate dimensions and weights

Required Qualifications:

• MINIMUM 2 years Sub Arc Operator machine experience strongly preferred
• Previously qualified as a Sub Arc Operator or willing to learn with prior welding experience
• Weldments will be in conformation to ASME

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Referral Bonus

Quality Companiesis a consortium of premier Oil and Gas Product and Service Companies strategically located throughout the Gulf Coast region and beyond. Four industry-leading companies make up the Quality Companies family. Our focus as a leader in the industry is to run a world class fabrication, construction, labor, and E&I services group. With that, we must hire talent with the same determination, responsibility, and skillsets as us.

Quality Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

Weekly day range:

Work Location: One location