Pipe Roller Table Operator- Fabrication Yard - Houma

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A fabrication company in Houma, Louisiana, seeks a skilled welder to perform essential functions including operating welding machines and maintaining welding quality. The position requires certified welding experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to operate hand tools. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be capable of lifting heavy materials. The role offers benefits such as health insurance and paid vacation, while requiring candidates to currently be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50-75 pounds.
• Knowledge of pipe mill operations required.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate welding machine.
• Maintain quality of welding to pass NDT testing.
• Perform welding assignments safely.

Skills

Certified experience in welding procedures

Ability to operate a plate roller

Effective communication

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure paint guns

Sandblasting hoses and nozzles

Air pressure compressors

Job description

Description

To perform job functions required and/or assigned in the fabrication of iron as steel structures in accordance with the contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/fitting procedures and established ISO/QC program standards. Must have certified experience in welding procedures.

Essential Functions

• Set and operate welding machine for applicable welding processes (stick, short arc, flux core, tig, fill and cap, automatic, etc.)
• Perform welding processes assigned for either structural, pipe and/or automatic welding projects
• Pass required welding test in accordance with AWS D1.1 latest edition
• Maintain quality of welding that can pass NDT testing procedures
• Perform welding assignments in a safe and efficient manner, practicing safety at all times
• Operate applicable hand tools (chipping hammers, grinders, etc.)
• Operate high reaches/man lifts as required when having to perform welding assignments above ground level
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions with little or no supervision
• 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

• Must be able to perform dimensional surveys using a tape measure
• Ability to operate a plate roller
• Must have general knowledge of pipe mill operations
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training

• Highschool diploma or GED

Tools, Equipment, and Technology

Individuals must know and use pressure paint guns, sandblasting hoses and nozzles, wet mill paint gauges, paint pots, air pressure compressors, protective blasting hoods, and breathing respirators.

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.

Legal Notice

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.

Recruiting Notice

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.