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Be ready to walk through how you prep a joint from print to tack: tolerance, sequence, and when you stop for QC. Expect questions on PPE, heat distortion, and catching misaligned or contaminated material early.
Strong fit if you like hands-on shop work, precision before the arc, and supporting weld quality at Crestoperations rather than pure production bead-running alone.
As a PREP Welder at Crestoperations, a typical day centers on readying parts for production welding: cutting and cleaning stock, squaring joints, fit-up and clamping, tack welds, and checking bevels, gaps, and alignment against prints before full welding. Expect shop PPE, material handling, and handing off prepped assemblies so downstream welders can run continuous beads without rework.
Build blueprint reading, joint prep, fit-up accuracy, and safe use of grinders, saws, and measuring tools. Practice consistent tacks and clean edges so final welds pass visual checks. No certified training costs or programs are listed in the supplied cert data.
No. The listing marks the PREP Welder job as on-site (remote = 0) for Pineville, Louisiana.
Prep work: cut, clean, fit, tack, and stage assemblies so full welding can start to print with fewer defects.
No. The supplied cert resources list is empty, so no program names or fees can be stated from data.
PREP Welder - Day Shift at Crestoperations in Pineville, Louisiana About This Position Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel! Our people – not our machinery – are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling a culture of respect and integrity each day. We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done. Responsibilities Perform all welds needed on structures Understand instructions given for the welds Work with speed and accuracy to produce a quality product and maintain a steady flow through the facility Use calculating skills, by tape measure or other device Manipulate steel structures using cranes and other moving machinery or equipment Requirements Experienced PREP Welder Able to perform duties with speed and accuracy Frequent use of calculating skills, by tape measure or other device Ability to manipulate steel structures using cranes and other moving machinery or equipment Why Join Crestoperations Crestoperations is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment where respect and integrity are core values. We believe in the strength of our team and strive to create a fun yet productive atmosphere. Apply Today To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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