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1st Class Welder/Fitter

B&D Contracting
Houma, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

1st Class Welder/Fitter – Full Time

Houma, LA

Pay: Competitive, based on experience

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled 1st Class Welder/Fitter to join our team. This role involves fitting, fabricating, and welding structural components and piping systems according to specifications and blueprints. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality and safety.

Must-Haves

  • Experience as a 1st Class Welder/Fitter
  • Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols
  • Proficient in welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW as applicable)
  • Strong fitting, layout, and measurement skills
  • Ability to pass weld tests (if required)
  • Reliable transportation

Preferred

  • Experience with structural steel and/or pipe welding
  • Shipyard, fabrication, or industrial experience
  • AWS certifications
  • OSHA training

Responsibilities

  • Fit and assemble metal components
  • Perform quality welds to specifications
  • Inspect work for accuracy and defects
  • Follow all safety standards

Application Questions

  1. How many years of experience do you have as a welder/fitter?
  2. Which welding processes are you most proficient in?
  3. Can you read and work from blueprints and weld symbols?
  4. Do you have experience in a shipyard or fabrication setting?
  5. Are you able to pass a weld test if required?
  6. Do you have reliable transportation?



3 years

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