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1st Class Structural Welder

B&D Contracting
Bourg, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

1st Class Structural Welder β€” Day Shift

Location: Bourg, LA
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced 1st Class Structural Welder for a shipyard in Bourg, LA. Candidates must be skilled in structural welding, reading blueprints, and fabricating vessel components safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 3 years of structural welding experience
  • Ability to read marine blueprints and drawings
  • Experience with FCAW, SMAW, or MIG welding processes
  • Able to pass a hands-on weld test
  • Reliable transportation and attendance
  • Able to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • NCCER or welding certification
  • Aluminum and steel vessel experience
  • Gulf Coast shipyard experience

Qualifying Questions

  1. How many years of structural welding experience do you have?
  2. Can you read and interpret marine blueprints?
  3. Which welding processes do you have experience with (FCAW, SMAW, MIG, etc.)?
  4. Have you worked in a shipyard environment before?
  5. Are you able to pass a hands-on weld test?
  6. Are you willing to work overtime if needed?


3 years

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