Manufacturing Welder

At SLB, we recognize that our innovation, creativity, and success stem from our differences. We actively recruit people with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultivate a culture of inclusion that unlocks the benefits of our diversity. We want to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging here and we encourage, enable, and empower our people to foster inclusivity, build trust, and demonstrate respect for across the organization.
Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

The Manufacturing Welder located in Ville Platte, La is responsible for weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture products according to drawings, specifications and other forms of instruction. Come join one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive groups of industry experts. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

• Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal or overhead positions.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend and grind component parts.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and materials.
• Examine work for defects.
• Operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
• Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.
• Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
• Maintain the required safety training.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

SLB offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, and training and development opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be able to pass a 1G open root pipe test with GMAW root and FCAW fill and cap. 
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preference for one-year certificate from technical school or college.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in GMAW (MIG) and FCAW (flux core) welding techniques.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work and reside in the United States without sponsorship.