GENERAL SUMMARY: Perform inspections, checks, and tests, of materials, components and finished production pieces.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR SKILLS:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics
• Experience in heavy structural fabrication
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols
• Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment

DUTIES:

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
• Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status
• Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems
• Recommend necessary corrective actions, based on inspection results.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricator’s, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
• Maintain orderly and clean work area
• Attend all required safety meetings
• Inspect equipment each day to ensure it meets safety standards
• Must inspect tools daily before each use, to include extension cords
• Use hand and power tools safely at all times with correct guards in place
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks
• Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to:
• Fire/flame resistant clothing
• Heavy flame-resistant gloves
• Respirators when welding harmful metals or when ventilation is not adequate
• Steel/hard toe boots
• Hearing protection

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

In order to do the job, the following physical requirements are necessary:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs. or less
• Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching
• Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, to include cold, heat, and humidity

Wage: DOE

Position requires pre-employment drug screening, physical, and background check.

Management Discretion: The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.

Employment-at-will: This document does not create an employment contact, either express or implied. All employment is at-will.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

BENEFITS: 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Heath saving account (HSA)
• Life Insurance (Company provided and additional)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Referral Bonus Program

Additional Information:

Ability to Commute: Greensburg, LA 70441 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Greensburg, LA 70441 (Must relocate before starting work)