Pipe Tacker: Precision Welder Assistant

ExactHire; Houma (LA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

LaShip, an Edison Chouest Offshore affiliate, is seeking a Pipe Tacker in Houma, LA. The role focuses on tacking and supporting welds, with emphasis on proper bead size and alignment under the fitter's guidance.

You will assist fitters in positioning plates, piping, and weldments, read tape measures for layout, and use hand tools to prepare for final welding in a shop or field environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting fitters to prepare weldments.
• Ability to read a tape measure for layout.
• Capable of using hand tools and grinders.
• Support welding leads and setup as directed.

Responsibilities

• Welds short beads as directed to hold parts for final welding.
• Assist fitter to position and align plates and piping.
• Set up welding leads near the work area.
• Tack welds in multiple positions and inspect bead size.
• Assist in installing structural components as needed.

Skills

Welding

Tape measure reading

Fabrication support

Hand tools

Fit-up assistance

Job description

LaShip, an Edison Chouest Offshore affiliate, is seeking a Pipe Tacker in Houma, LA. The role focuses on tacking and supporting welds, with emphasis on proper bead size and alignment under the fitter's guidance.

You will assist fitters in positioning plates, piping, and weldments, read tape measures for layout, and use hand tools to prepare for final welding in a shop or field environment.