Assembler

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.; Houma (LA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island in Houma, LA is seeking an Assembler to support fabrication and assembly of enclosure frames and panels. The role includes basic welding, fit-up, and mechanical assembly, with focus on safe, efficient production and adherence to drawings.

Daily tasks include MIG welding, reading blueprints, fitting panels, installing hardware, and preparing components for welding or final assembly. You will work with a team to meet production goals, while following PPE rules and training for overhead

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in welding, fabrication or mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic proficiency with MIG welding.
• Able to read a tape measure and follow drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on enclosure components by following drawings and procedures.
• Perform basic mechanical assembly, including fitting panels and installing hardware.
• Read blueprints, determine weld and assembly requirements.
• Complete tasks for roofs, doors and sub-assemblies to meet production needs.
• Support material movement using overhead cranes or rigging.
• Conduct visual weld checks; report defects and assist with rework.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE requirements.
• Setup and teardown welding/assembly workstations.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Welding

Read tape measure

Fabrication/assembly

Education

Welding certifications (AWS/ASME)

Technical school coursework

Tools

Overhead cranes

Respirator

Job description

Description

Main Purpose:

The Assembler supports the fabrication and assembly of enclosure components by performing basic welding, fit-up and mechanical assembly tasks. This role is also responsible for the safe and efficient production of enclosure frames, panels and subassemblies.

Essential Functions:

• Perform structural welding on enclosure components by following drawings and trained procedures
• Perform basic mechanical assembly, including fitting panels, installing hardware and prepping components for welding or final assembly
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings and work instructions to determine weld and assembly requirements
• Complete tasks for roofs, doors and sub-assemblies (RDS) to support smooth production flow and ensure components meet dimensional and quality requirements
• Support material movement and positioning using overhead cranes or rigging (training provided as needed)
• Conduct visual weld checks, report defects and assist with rework
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all PPE requirements, including respirators when required for certain materials
• Setup and teardown welding / assembly workstations
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals and maintain workflow
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 1+ years experience in welding, fabrication or mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment
• Basic proficiency with MIG welding
• Must be able to read and use a tape measure
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions with exposure to fumes (with proper respiratory protection)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• Exposure to TIG or Stick welding
• Welding certifications (e.g., AWS/ASME) or technical school coursework
• Previous experience with generator enclosure assembly
• Previous experience in Roofs, Doors and Sub-assembly (RDS)

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Welding and fitting tools, tape measure, overhead cranes, respirator etc.

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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