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Marine Structural Welder/Fitter

AAA USA
Houma, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Portland, OR.

Why Skilled Trades Professionals Choose AAA USA:
  • Competitive Pay.
  • Overtime Opportunities.
  • Long-Term Assignments.
  • Multiple U.S. Locations.
  • Relocation Assistance Available.
  • Referral Programs.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
  • 401(k) with Company Match.
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Position Summary:
AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Portland, Oregon that is the premiere West Coast shipyard for building large Jones Act compliant articulated tug barges, deck barges, dump scows, oil spill recovery vessels, crane barges hopper barges and more.

Essential Functions:
  • Tack and fit steel components together in preparation for final welding.
  • Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Perform production welding on heavy steel components.
  • Perform assembly and disassembly of steel components
  • Weld and fit in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Read blueprints and execute precise layout and fitting work.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure top-quality workmanship and specification compliance.
  • Remove slag and finish welds with attention to detail.
  • Troubleshoot minor welding equipment issues as needed.
  • Work safely and follow all company safety standards and procedures.
  • Collaborate with a hardworking team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements:
  • Ability to weld structural steel and become certified using 1/16” flux core wire in all positions on unlimited thickness plate.
  • Ability to pass weld tests including:
    • Fillet welds on 1" plate (2G, 3G, and 4G).
    • Groove welds on 1" plate (2G, 3G, and 4G).
  • Strong math and measurement skills, including fractions and tape measure reading.
  • Ability to operate a hand-cutting torch efficiently and produce quality cuts.
  • Blueprint reading and steel layout experience.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • AWS D1.1 / D1.5
  • Strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Desire to learn, improve, and build new skills continuously.

About AAA USA:


AAA USA is an in-situ manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrialization, production and supplier monitoring processes in the Aerospace and Transportation sector.With over 1,000 employees, AAA USA draws its strength from the AAA European Group, a major player in the industry for 25 years. The Group generates more than 350 million dollars of annual revenue and employs over 3,500 people throughout the world. Supported by the international expertise of the AAA Group, we offer our customers the benefit of a proven approach to deliver a high-quality finished product. Our In-situ approach that focuses on productivity, on-time delivery, quality and efficiency has given us a leading position at our clients’ facilities and operations.

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