ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

 

 

 

OVERVIEW

 The Iron Worker is responsible for assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing complicated lay-outs, using equipment such as tanks, supports, buildings, hoppers, sheet metal patterns, etc.

 

 

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

Three/Four Years prior 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.

 

HOURLY RATE:

Starting Rate: $33.96 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.