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1st Class Structural Welder

B&D Contracting
Houma, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026
1st Class Structural Welder

Location: Houma, LA
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Summary

Seeking an experienced1st Class Structural Welder for our Houma, LA repair yard. Responsibilities include structural welding, reading blueprints, fitting and welding steel components, and maintaining quality and safety standards on marine and industrial repair projects.


Must-Have Qualifications
  • 3 years of structural welding experience
  • Proficient in FCAW and SMAW welding
  • Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols
  • Able to pass a weld test
  • Reliable transportation
  • Able to work day shift and overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications
  • Marine or shipyard repair experience
  • AWS or NCCER certification
  • TWIC card
  • Experience with carbon arc gouging and oxy-fuel cutting
Qualifying Questions
  1. Do you have at least 3 years of structural welding experience?
  2. Are you proficient in FCAW and SMAW welding?
  3. Can you read blueprints and weld symbols?
  4. Are you able to pass a hands-on weld test?
  5. Are you available to work full-time on day shift in Houma, LA?


3 years

Salary : $24

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