Welder Master

  • State of Louisiana
  • Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Full Time
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District 07/ Unit 051
Position # 9603

About This Position:

The purpose of this position is to fabricate objects to augment or repair mobile equipment, bridge structures, marine vessels, and other Department assets by welding, brazing, grinding and cutting various metal components. It is located in the Department of Transportation and Development District 07, Unit 071, and reports directly to the Welder Foreman.

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the welding trade; OR Completion of a Technical Diploma or Associate of Applied Science welding program from a Louisiana Technical or Community College or equivalent program from other institutions plus one year of experience or training in the welding trade.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

  • Fabricates brackets, racks, cages, braces, grates and other objects from steel and aluminum stock. Uses steel shapes and plates in welding and brazing equipment such as bushhogs, excavation buckets, and other wear components. Cleans and prepares metals to be incorporated into the work.

  • Operates a mobile welding machine to repair broken bridge members, marine vessels, equipment, vehicles, etc. in the field.

  • Takes measurements and prepares sketches necessary to fabricate various objects. Makes recommendations to supervisors concerning material and fabrication options.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational Career Progression : This position does not participate in a CPG

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the Application Status link after logging into their account. * Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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Job ID: 484411869
Originally Posted on: 7/8/2025

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