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1st Class Structural Welder

B&D Contracting
Morgan, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

First Class Structural Welder (FCAW 3G/4G)

Location: Morgan City, LA
Schedule: Night Shift | Full-Time


Job Summary

Seeking a dedicated First Class Structural Welder with at least 3 years of FCAW 3G/4G structural welding experience. The ideal candidate will weld structural metal components according to blueprints, work orders, and verbal instructions while maintaining quality and safety standards.


Must-Have Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of FCAW 3G/4G structural welding experience 
  • Ability to pass a hands-on FCAW 3G/4G welding test 
    • 3G downhill progression 
    • 4G overhead position 
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders 
  • Knowledge of welding safety practices 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Shipyard, marine, offshore, or industrial welding experience 
  • Equipment troubleshooting experience 
  • Experience with gouging and weld repairs 
  • Strong attention to quality and detail 

5 Qualifying Questions

  1. How many years of FCAW 3G/4G structural welding experience do you have? 
  2. Can you pass a hands-on FCAW welding test in both 3G downhill and 4G overhead positions? 
  3. Do you have experience reading and interpreting blueprints and work orders? 
  4. Have you worked in a shipyard, marine, offshore, or heavy industrial environment? 
  5. Are you available to work full-time on the night shift in Morgan City, LA?


3 years

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