Enclosure Assembly Technician: MIG Welding & Fit-Up

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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 is seeking an Assembler to support fabrication and assembly of enclosure components. The role involves basic welding, fit-up, and mechanical assembly to produce enclosure frames, panels and subassemblies in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, prepping components, and ensuring quality, with outdoor work in varied conditions and mandatory safety PPE. Minimum experience in welding/fabrication and ability to pass drug and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in welding, fabrication or mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years experience in structural fitting.
• Read blueprints and use a tape measure.
• Basic proficiency with MIG welding.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Able to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals and maintain workflow.
• Conduct visual weld checks, report defects and assist with rework.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Tape measure use

Education

Welding certifications (AWS/ASME)

Tools

Overhead cranes

Tape measure

Respirator

Welding tools

Job description

Gulf Island is seeking an Assembler to support fabrication and assembly of enclosure components. The role involves basic welding, fit-up, and mechanical assembly to produce enclosure frames, panels and subassemblies in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, prepping components, and ensuring quality, with outdoor work in varied conditions and mandatory safety PPE. Minimum experience in welding/fabrication and ability to pass drug and background checks are required.