Shop Pipe Fabricator: Day/Night Shift with 401k & PTO

The Shaw Group; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off after 90 days of employm

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Night shift differential

Job summary

The Shaw Group is seeking an experienced Pipe Fabricator for a project-based role in Louisiana. The candidate will lay out, align, and fit metal parts in the shop, reading drawings and following layout specifications. Strong independent work ethic and at least 5 years of field experience are required.

Responsibilities include planning operations, setting up fixtures, reading drawings, and ensuring safety and compliance on site. This role offers day and night shifts with a 10% night differential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of documented field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan and perform work activities alone.
• Tier 1 Shop Fabrication Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits fabric parts per blueprint before welding or riveting.
• Plan operation sequence using geometry, heat effects and weld shrinkage considerations.
• Set up face blocks, jigs and fixtures.
• Mark centerlines and reference points on floor or block and transfer to work piece.
• Move parts into position manually or with hoist/crane.
• Remove high spots and bevels using files, grinders and cutting torch.
• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes or straps for welding/riveting.
• Observe safety and project rules; wear PPE.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings; plan work independently.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.

Skills

Pipe fabrication

Blueprint reading

Shop fabrication experience

Geometry knowledge

Independent work

Tools

Cutting torch

Hand files

Portable grinders

Job description

The Shaw Group is seeking an experienced Pipe Fabricator for a project-based role in Louisiana. The candidate will lay out, align, and fit metal parts in the shop, reading drawings and following layout specifications. Strong independent work ethic and at least 5 years of field experience are required.

Responsibilities include planning operations, setting up fixtures, reading drawings, and ensuring safety and compliance on site. This role offers day and night shifts with a 10% night differential.