Job Description

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®.  ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The Iron Worker (Welder/Fabricator) is responsible for assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing complicated lay-outs, using equipment such as tanks, supports, buildings, hoppers, sheet metal patterns, etc. as well as welding of of iron, aluminum, and steel.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lays out major and difficult installations from blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Uses electric or gas welding equipment to work with any type of steel, iron, or alloys used in the refinery.
• Instructs lower rated iron workers in the proper performance of their duties as required.
• Erects and removes hand rails, cat walks, building supports, tank supports, drives steel foundations, bends copper pipe, etc., using tools such as sheers, drill presses, cutting torch, welding machine, brake, roller, steam  hammer, taps, wrenches, hoists, chain blocks, etc.
• Performs fabrication, erection, and removal of ducts, gutter pipes, etc.; cuts, bends, brazes copper pipe; drives and bucks rivets.
• Performs all duties such as the above in carrying out the orders of Supervisors

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 3-4 years experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or equivalent.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

• Read and interprets blueprints, sketches, and schematic drawings, as required.
• Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards
• Advanced knowledge of the principles of welding and fabrication of iron steel are required.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Must be able to use iron worker’s tools and shop equipment and be able to erect, dismantle, and repair metal equipment.
• This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

HOURLY RATE:

• Starting Rate: $36.38
• Paid sick time and vacation after 90 day probationary period. 

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, Louisiana

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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