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Apprentice Aluminum Welder and Marine Fabricator

Halk Marine Fabrication & Design
Covington, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

This is a job for new welders and fabricators interested in starting their career in aluminum fabrication and manufacturing. We have had great success developing employees from apprentice positions into highly skilled welders and fabricators.

Job Duties

  • MIG welding & TIG welding as part of on the job training, expanding as you gain experience and skill.
  • Small part fabrication and secondary part operations.
  • Assist with other work areas (CNC machine loading/unloading, CNC press brake operations, sanding and finishing, shipping and material handling).
  • Work area cleanup and routine maintenance on shop equipment.
  • Preparation of completed products for shipping.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Our usual candidates are currently enrolled or recent graduates of a post high school welding school.
  • Welding school or certification is not required (they don't teach aluminum TIG welding anyway).
  • Strong interest in welding, fabrication, and manufacturing as a long term career goal.

Pay & Benefits:

  • This position will start at $15-$18 per hour, depending on starting skill and production value. Our experienced fabricators and welders typically make $25-$35/hour within a short time.
  • 6% 401k matching with immediate vesting.
  • 2 weeks per year PTO, plus 2 days for year of tenure.
  • 9-10 paid holiday days.
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance

How to apply:

  • All applications must include a resume with character references.
  • Applicants must answer the pre-screening questions.

THE SECRET CODE WORD IS: hurricane

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • No nights

Application Question(s):

  • What is the secret code word?
  • Why are you interested in this position?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18

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