Structural Welders Job at Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc, Lafayette, LA

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  • Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc
  • Lafayette, LA

Job Description

Structural Welders

Pay: $27–$30 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Lafayette, LA

Job Summary

We are seeking skilled Structural Welders with strong experience in fabrication and structural welding. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality welds, following approved procedures, and working collaboratively with the fabrication team. This role requires proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols, and applying industry-standard welding techniques across various materials and positions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow approved welding processes and procedures for each project

  • Verify and assist with fit-up of components prior to welding

  • Complete and inspect weld passes to meet quality and specification requirements

  • Interpret drawings, welding symbols, weld maps, and WPS documents accurately

  • Select appropriate wire and adjust welding machines based on job requirements

  • Operate arc gouging equipment when needed

  • Safely and effectively use grinders, hand tools, and welding equipment

  • Assist fitters and other welders in cleaning, moving, clamping, and preparing materials

  • Perform welding on carbon, alloy, and stainless steel materials, including plate, sheet, and fabricated components

  • Produce welds in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using gas-shielded flux core welding

  • Clean completed welds with grinders or wire brushes as required

  • Apply proper weld sequences to minimize distortion during fabrication

  • Inspect and maintain welding equipment daily (machines, leads, flux-core boxes, grinders, etc.)

  • Stamp or stencil completed welds according to specifications

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of fabrication or structural welding experience preferred

  • Proficiency in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) required

  • Ability to weld carbon, alloy, and stainless steel

  • Strong understanding of structural fabrication and shop welding techniques

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols

  • Commitment to safety, quality, and proper equipment handling

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Schedule

  • Full-time

  • Monday–Friday with potential overtime depending on project demands

Compensation

  • $27–$30 per hour, based on experience

  • Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement

Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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