Shop ASME Vessel Fitter (Req #: 6646)

PALA Interstate, LLC; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

401K

ESOP Ownership

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Hammond, LA seeks skilled ASME Vessel/API Tank Fitters to join our team. You will fit, assemble, and fabricate pressure vessels and tanks per ASME & API codes, with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Safety and quality are mandatory requirements.

The role emphasizes blueprints interpretation, component fitting, welding support, and collaboration with shop supervision to meet project standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years field experience.
• Baseline audiogram.
• Pass drug/alcohol screen and background check.
• Rigging and flagging experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications for ASME pressure vessels and API Tanks.
• Assemble and fit components, including flanges, nozzles, and fittings, ensuring proper layout, alignment and fit-up.
• Utilize tools used to fabricate vessels and tanks such as water levels, key plates, strong backs, etc.
• Assist in performing welding tasks on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy metals, in accordance with ASME & API codes and standards.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with specifications and codes.
• Collaborate with shop supervision, shop QA/QC, and other craftsmen to ensure project requirements are met.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
• Troubleshoot and assist in resolving fitting issues as they arise.
• Cut and bevel holes/openings with a hand torch or plasma that requires limited grinding to achieve work.
• Fit shell cans together figuring mismatches, if any.
• Layout heads and shells of vessels per drawings, utilizing water level.
• Layout quarter lines on heads, bottoms, and roofs.
• Properly fit nozzles, clips, and attachments in a head or shell of a vessel.
• Fabricate pipe from isometric drawings.
• Accurately figure cut lengths from an isometric drawing.
• Safely and proficiently operate overhead cranes.
• Properly rig and fit shell cans and heads together.
• Correctly rig vessels and load them onto trailers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Field experience

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High School or GED

Trade School preferred

Tools

Water level

Hand torch

Plasma cutter

Overhead crane

Job description

Date Posted: 10/29/2026

Location: Hammond Shop, LA

Job Category: Basic Application (PALA)

Salary Interval: Full Time

Pay Range: N/A

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PALA Interstate, LLC

Benefits

1. Competitive salary and overtime opportunities. Most projects are based on a 5-day week/10 hours per day schedule. The hours of Operation are 6:00 am – 4:00 pm with a paid 30-minute lunch.
2. No rainouts
3. 401K
4. ESOP Ownership Benefits (eligible after working 1,000 hours worked)
5. 2 weeks paid vacation
6. 5 paid holidays
7. Optional health, dental, and vision benefits available
8. Opportunities for professional development and training

Summary

We are seeking skilled ASME Vessel/API Tank Fitters to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fitting, assembling, and fabricating pressure vessels and tanks in accordance with ASME & API codes and standards. The position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Safety and quality are not only an expectation, but a condition of employment.

Essential Functions

1. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications for ASME pressure vessels and API Tanks.
2. Assemble and fit components, including flanges, nozzles, and fittings, ensuring proper layout, alignment and fit-up.
3. Utilize tools used to fabricate vessels and tanks such as water levels, key plates, strong backs, etc.
4. Assist in performing welding tasks on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy metals, in accordance with ASME & API codes and standards.
5. Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with specifications and codes.
6. Collaborate with shop supervision, shop QA/QC, and other craftsmen to ensure project requirements are met.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
8. Troubleshoot and assist in resolving fitting issues as they arise.
9. Cut and bevel holes/openings with a hand torch or plasma that requires limited grinding to achieve work.
10. Fit shell cans together figuring mismatches, if any.
11. Layout heads and shells of vessels per drawings, utilizing water level.
12. Layout quarter lines on heads, bottoms, and roofs.
13. Properly fit nozzles, clips, and attachments in a head or shell of a vessel.
14. Fabricate pipe from isometric drawings.
15. Accurately figure cut lengths from an isometric drawing.
16. Safely and proficiently operate overhead cranes.
17. Properly rig and fit shell cans and heads together.
18. Correctly rig vessels and load them onto trailers.

Qualification Standards

1. 3+ years field experience.
2. Undergo baseline audiogram.
3. Pass drug/alcohol screen and background check.
4. Rigging and flagging experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High School or GED preferred but not required.
2. Trade School program preferred but not required.

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