Welder C - Westwego, LA


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Job Title: Welder C - Westwego, LA
Location: Westwego, LA, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Welder C - Westwego, LA

Position Summary

The Welder C performs advanced welding, fitting, fabrication, inspection, and repair work supporting ARTCo's mid-stream stevedoring operation in Waggaman, LA. This position maintains and repairs crane/rig equipment, mobile equipment, crane buckets, and related assets while supporting safe and reliable operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Welder C completes welding, fabrication, equipment inspection, repair, and required safety documentation with the ability to perform assigned repairs independently.

Welding, Fabrication & Repairs

Perform welding and fabrication work on rig, crane, mobile equipment, and associated components.
  • Perform vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding on various materials.
  • Fabricate and fit metal for deck bumpers, handrails, mobile equipment, cages, crane buckets, and other projects or repairs.
  • Perform gauging, pin removal/installation, brazing, soldering, lancing, piercing, and basic fitting and welding.
  • Read blueprints and complete repairs accurately without assistance or daily supervision when assigned.
  • Assist with crane and mobile equipment repairs and rig equipment for lifting by crane.
Equipment Inspection, Safety & Documentation

Support equipment readiness and safe work execution through inspections, required safety processes, and accurate documentation.
  • Inspect rig/crane equipment for welding repairs, including mobile equipment, crane barge, and crane bucket, and complete inspection forms.
  • Perform LOTO procedures, execute JSAs, and use air-monitoring meters to analyze required holds and work areas before work begins.
  • Complete JSAs, LOTO records, inspection forms, daily logs, requisition forms, and other required documentation.
  • Operate mobile equipment and man-lifts within certification and maintain clean, work-ready areas throughout the shift.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Technical Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong welding and fabrication skills, sound safety practices, and the ability to independently complete repairs in an industrial and marine environment.
  • Proficiency in vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding; gauging; pin installation; fitting; and welding.
  • Proficiency fabricating/fitting metal, reading blueprints, and performing brazing, soldering, lancing, piercing, and rigging activities.
  • Computer proficiency sufficient to complete JSAs, LOTO records, inspection forms, daily logs, and requisition forms.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Work is performed in an active industrial and marine environment around crane/rig and mobile equipment.
  • Safely perform assigned welding, fabrication, inspection, and repair work while following required JSA, LOTO, air-monitoring, housekeeping, and equipment-operating procedures.
Performance Expectations

Success requires safe, accurate welding/fabrication, reliable repairs, complete documentation, and clean work areas.

Required Qualifications
  • Proficiency in vertical/horizontal welding, gauging, pin installation, fitting, and welding.
  • Demonstrated proficiency fabricating and fitting metal to execute projects and repairs.
  • Trained in air-monitoring meters and required computer-based safety/work documentation.
  • Certified to operate mobile equipment and man-lifts; must pass the required welding test to become a Certified Welder.
  • Must successfully complete the applicable pre-employment background check.
Benefits

ADM offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Weekly Pay
  • Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
  • Internal career growth opportunities across ADM and ARTCo operations
Why Join ADM / ARTCo

ADM's American River Transportation Company is a key part of ADM's transportation and logistics network, supporting the movement of agricultural products and other materials through inland river operations. ARTCo provides barge, towing, harbor, fleeting, and related marine services across major river systems, including the Mississippi River.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Job Post Date: 09/19/26
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