Southern Fabrication is currently looking to fill multiple welder positions. This personnel will be responsible for carrying out weldments on specific projects. We mainly work with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. If interested in this position, please come visit our facility (1370 Bayou Blue Rd., Houma, La.) with a copy of your resume and fill out an application. Our staff will be happy to meet with you and assist you with filling out your application. Starting pay varies depending on skill level of applicant. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off Shift: • Day shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Description: Overview We are seeking a skilled Fitter/Welder with extensive experience working in confined spaces to join our team. This role involves assembling, fitting, cutting, and welding structural steel, pipeline components, and steel members in tight, enclosed environments while following strict safety protocols. The ideal candidate should have strong blueprint reading skills, precision fitting abilities, and expertise in stick (SMAW) and flux core (FCAW) welding. This position requires adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to operate safely under challenging conditions. Duties: · Use and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including supplied air respirators, harnesses, and ventilation equipment when necessary. · Ensure all fitting, cutting, and welding tasks comply with OSHA and company safety standards. · Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area, ensuring proper housekeeping in confined spaces. · Perform fitting, cutting, and welding inside confined spaces such as tanks, vessels, silos, and pipelines. · Utilize cutting torches, grinders, and fabrication tools in tight, enclosed areas. · Measure, cut, and fit steel components inside confined spaces, ensuring precision and structural integrity before welding. · Align and secure steel members in hard-to-reach areas, using clamps, wedges, and tack welds. · Troubleshoot welding and fitting challenges in tight or difficult access areas. · Perform stick welding (SMAW) and flux core welding (FCAW) in multiple positions, including overhead, vertical, and horizontal. · Ensure all welds meet structural integrity standards and are free of defects. · Operate cutting torches, plasma cutters, and other fabrication tools efficiently. · Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders to determine fitting requirements. · Measure, cut, and position steel components for welding inside and outside of confined spaces. · Safely rig, lift, and position heavy steel pieces using shop cranes and proper rigging techniques. · Work closely with welders, engineers, and supervisors to complete projects efficiently. · Communicate effectively with team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency. (This shall be to assist New Builds and Repairs to existing Marine Equipment) Qualifications and Requirements: · Proven experience working in confined spaces as a Fitter, Fabricator, or Fitter/Welder in an industrial, structural, or pipeline setting · Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical drawings. · Strong skills in measuring, cutting, aligning, and assembling steel components in tight spaces. · Proficiency in stick welding (SMAW) and flux core welding (FCAW) in limited-access areas. · Knowledge of confined space safety regulations, air monitoring, and ventilation requirements. · Experience using fitting tools such as grinders, levels, squares, clamps, and torches in confined spaces. · Ability to safely operate shop cranes and rigging equipment. · Confined Space Entry certification is highly preferred. · Strong communication and teamwork skills. · High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications (AWS, NCCER) are a plus. Experience: • Stick welding: 2 years (Required) • FCAW: 2 years (Required) • Blueprint reading: 2 years (Required) • Fitting: 2 years (Required) Benefits • Medical and Dental Insurance • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Company Paid Life Insurance • Voluntary Life Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • Holiday Pay Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.50 - $29.50 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance Shift: • 12 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Join Our Dynamic Team at Altrad Sparrows! Are you ready to dive into an exciting career with a global leader? Altrad Sparrows, a part of Altrad Group, is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations and maintenance services to the offshore energy, renewables and industrial markets. Our solutions support our clients to optimize their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people. With our headquarters in France, we employ over 52,000 people across numerous operational locations within the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. POSITION: Welder / Fitter MAIN PURPOSE: Fits and weld components to complete a weldment per AWS D1.1 Code. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years’ experience, welding and fitting, in a manufacturing environment. REQUIRED SKILLS: • Ability to interpret and analyze blueprints. • Review finished products to ensure accuracy against drawing • Work on special projects • Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements • Continuous improvement • Determine required equipment and the welding method, applying welding technique knowledge for highest level quality • Knowledge of basic math, including decimals and fractions. • Proficient in the use of various hand tools necessary to complete a weldment (hand torch, square, level, tape measure, etc.) • Must be able to get certified in 3G position on 1” plate. • Ability to weld and get certified in 6GR position. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Ability to operate material handling equipment. • Capable of working with minimal supervision. • Strategic thinking to resolve MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Properly fit and/or weld component parts to AWS D1.1 Code and engineered drawing and welding procedures. • Plan layouts/templates. • Stamp welder ID on completed weldments. • Assure proper material is issued to job. • Responsible for providing own hand tools. • Must be able to perform independent welding duties offshore as well as in shop. • Safely operate material handling equipment. (i.e. forklift) • Assist in training of Welder/Fitter B’s in the areas of product knowledge, welding techniques and interpreting drawings. • Perform all other duties as required by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job. WE OFFER: A Commitment to Excellence: We support the global energy industry by optimizing the performance, reliability, and safety of critical equipment and people through our engineered products and services. Growth Opportunities: As a leading energy services contractor, we provide high-quality specialist equipment and integrated engineering services, ensuring our employees are part of a growing and dynamic team. Core Values: We foster a workplace built on Respect, where everyone is valued; Solidarity, promoting teamwork and collaboration; Courage, encouraging innovative thinking; Humility, embracing diverse perspectives; and Conviviality, creating a positive and inclusive environment. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. • *Candidates applying for US based positions must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship"" #LI-TF1
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills quickly. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the depth and specialization. The American Welding Society reports approximately 771,000 welders nationwide, with a median annual wage of $45,190, and projects a 2-3% job growth from 2025 to 2029. In Houma, LA, welders earn an average of $341.33 per week, with experienced professionals earning over $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship and training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
