Entry-Level Metal Hose Fitter & Fabrication Apprentice

Singer Industrial; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

HSA

FSA

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Spartan Industrial and Marine, a division of Singer Industrial, seeks a full-time Metal Hose Fitter/Fabricator Apprentice in a hands-on training role. You will assist with measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembling stainless steel hose components while developing fabrication and TIG welding skills.

No welding experience is required initially; on-the-job training leads to more advanced duties and potential progression within the metal hose fabrication team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No welding experience required.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn fabrication and welding skills.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic measurements.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Measure and cut stainless steel flexible metal hose and related components to specified lengths.
• Assist with fitting and assembling hose, braid, collars, fittings, adapters, flanges, and end connections.
• Use tape measures, calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Prepare and position components for welding and final assembly.
• Perform basic tack welding when trained and authorized.
• Assist experienced fabricators and welders with metal hose assembly and production.
• Follow work orders, fabrication instructions, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Verify hose lengths, fitting orientation, and component placement before final assembly.
• Assist with visual inspections and basic quality checks of completed assemblies.
• Assist with pressure testing and leak testing when required.
• Operate basic fabrication tools and equipment after receiving proper training.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Learn proper fabrication, welding, and quality procedures through hands-on training.
• Meet established production schedules and quality expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

Safety conscious

Punctual / reliable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Spartan Industrial and Marine, a division of Singer Industrial, seeks a full-time Metal Hose Fitter/Fabricator Apprentice in a hands-on training role. You will assist with measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembling stainless steel hose components while developing fabrication and TIG welding skills.

No welding experience is required initially; on-the-job training leads to more advanced duties and potential progression within the metal hose fabrication team.