LA - Shop Technician/Welder - Baton Rouge, LA

Ford-Gelatt, a SunSource company, supplies industrial process equipment to the process industries with a focus on adding value. Our team at Ford-Gelatt is technically sound and highly experienced with industry leading brands. We provide technical added-value in equipment sales in Louisiana, Mississippi, and SE Texas. www.ford-gelatt.com

We’re looking for an energetic, self-driven, and highly technical individual to join our Repair team. In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Setup, tack-weld and weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions according to specifications
• Cleaning, grinding, and degreasing surfaces using grinders, wire brushes, or sanders before and after welding
• Using plasma cutters or oxy-fuel torches to cut metal to size
• Checking completed welds for defects, bead size, and conformity to blueprints
• Perform basic maintenance on welding machines, wire feeders, and torches
• Disassemble and inspect a wide variety of pumps, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment and provide recommendations for repair
• Provide complete service report, specifying parts and labor required to repair for quotation purposes
• Assemble units according to manufacturer specifications and tolerances
• Clean, organize, and maintain shop and shop equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement through training and associate development
• Various other responsibilities as needed

Qualified individuals will have the following skills and experience:
• A certificate in welding from a technical school or community college is highly preferred, with AWS (American Welding Society) or similar certifications
• Knowledge of working with various metals, including carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel
• 5+ years experience in MIG, TIG, or stick welding along with mechanical pump and rotating experience
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings and work orders
• Proficiency with measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, fillet gauges, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle daily changes in schedule and priorities
• Must be able to stand for majority of workday and lift up to 75 lbs

We are a fast-paced, customer service-oriented company that is ahead of our competition. We value employee contributions and success in meeting and exceeding our customers'expectations. In return, we offer excellent pay and benefits, including a company-matched 401k, and the opportunity to work with exceptional people.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí).
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