HIRING NOW EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: • PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A SHIPYARD SHOP SETTING a plus • ABLE TO PASS AN ABS CERTIFICATION WELDING TEST • FLUX CORE • MINIMUM 3 YRS OF EXP. • MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK • CONSECUTIVE/VERIFIABLE WORK HISTORY ABLE TO PASS PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAM, DRUG SCREEN, PFT MUST WE WILLING TO BE CLEAN SHAVEN
See More Details >>A welder is either qualified through training/testing or certified to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards, based on classification level, to join metal together in varying positions/orientation through the use of one or many welding processes via manual, semi-automatic, or automatic equipment. Entry classified welders assist in layout and fabrication of various assemblies constructed of plate, structural, or pipe using quality temporary tack welding and under the supervision of a fitter. Higher level classified welders read and interpret welding symbols on engineering drawings and based on this information, properly prepare and weld joints contained within various assemblies constructed of plate, structural, or pipe. Higher classified welders also participate in quality and regulatory inspections and conduct required repairs. All welders conduct a 100% quality inspection of their work to ensure it meets engineering requirements and make repairs as needed. The Pipe Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welding tasks on pipes and other components within a shipyard environment. Duties and responsibilities • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for job and classification. • Comprehend blueprints, sketches, welding procedures, and templates. • Effectively read and use tape measure and other required measuring devices. • Effectively read and use weld gauges to inspect weld quality. • Pass entry level welding test or ABS certification test, depending on classification and welding process. • Proficient in one or many of the following welding processes; SMAW, FCAW, • FCAW-G, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, A-CAG, BW, STUD • Perform pipe welding tasks using techniques such as SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) on various pipe materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy metals. • Weld pipes in various positions (e.g., horizontal, vertical, overhead) to ensure strong, leak-proof joints. • Cut, fit, and align pipe sections to be welded, ensuring accuracy and adherence to blueprints, sketches, and work instructions. • Properly setup welding power supply and other related equipment • Effectively use joint preparation tools and equipment, such as grinders and needle guns • Effectively use pre and post heat tools and equipment, such as handheld torches and Tempil ™ sticks or IR temperature measurement sensors, when required. • Control essential welding variables to produce quality welds. • Based on classification, be proficient in manual, semi-automatic, and/or automatic welding equipment • Enter and work in internally confined spaces wearing appropriate PPE. • Manipulate and transport loads of up to 50 pounds. • Assess work environment for safety hazards, and take appropriate action to ensure safety of themselves and co-workers. • Traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights. • Traverse and negotiate uneven heights and surfaces. • Ascend and work at elevated heights. • Conduct other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Must comprehend associated welding dangers, including fumes and spark • Be capable of repetitive forward bending and rotation of the trunk and flexing of the hips and knees. • Be capable of repetitive upper extremity movements while conducting work activities. Working Conditions • Work is outdoors. There is no air conditioning or heating. • Uneven surfaces throughout job site, with sand, limestone, concrete, and railways outside, as well as concrete and railways inside. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>• Weld Components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. • Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. • Specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. • Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. • Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. • Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. • Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. • Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required. • Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment. • Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers. • Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter. • Preheat workpieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces. • Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information. • Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools. • Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across workpieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal. • Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. • Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths. • Cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints, layouts, work orders, and templates, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knives. • Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools. • Fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts. • Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments. • Operate metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines, such as brakes and shears. • Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work. • Hammer out bulges or bends in metal workpieces. • Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment, such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment. • Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies. • Estimate materials needed for production and manufacturing and maintain required stocks of materials. • Join parts such as beams and steel reinforcing rods in buildings, bridges, and highways, bolting and riveting as necessary. • Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process. • Mix and apply protective coatings to products. • Operate brazing and soldering equipment.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training or an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships and technical training programs last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The American Welding Society reports 771,000 welders nationwide and projects a 2-3% job growth from 2025 to 2029. Apprentices earn an average of $50 per hour in Morgan City, LA, with an annual overtime average of $10,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
