Welder / Fitter, Houma, LA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Altrad Sparrows in Houma, LA seeks a Welder / Fitter with 5+ years in manufacturing to fit and weld to AWS D1.1 per drawings. Offshore and shop duties, independent welding, and blueprint interpretation are required.

Responsibilities include planning layouts, stamping welds, ensuring correct materials, and training others. We offer safety‑driven culture, career growth, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Interpret and analyze blueprints to plan welds and fittings.
• Review finished welds for drawing accuracy and quality.
• Able to work on special projects and suggest improvements.
• Must obtain 3G position certification on 1” plate.
• Operate hand tools and material handling equipment safely.
• Strong communication and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Properly fit and/or weld components to AWS D1.1 Code and drawings.
• Plan layouts and templates for weldments.
• Stamp welder ID on completed weldments.
• Ensure correct materials are issued for jobs.
• Provide own hand tools and perform offshore and shop welding.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and train others.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Quality assurance

Offshore welding

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Fit-up experience

Tool handling

3G certification

Blueprint reading

Independent welding

Safety compliance

Job description

Built on expertise. Trusted for 50 years. Delivery assured — every time.

Altrad Sparrows is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations and maintenance services to the offshore energy, industrial and renewables markets. We specialize in delivering structured and tailored solutions to meet our clients' lifting, mechanical handling, and fluid power requirements, whether that's on a drilling rig, a fixed offshore platform, or an onshore refinery, port, power station or manufacturing facility.

With over 65,000 people across 50+ locations worldwide, we work around the world, around the clock, combining global reach with the network, knowledge and responsiveness of a local specialist. Our in-house engineering capability spans mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural and integrity disciplines, giving us the depth to take on complex, safety-critical challenges others can't.

Our 'above all, one standard' commitment to quality and safety means our clients can count on consistent, high performance — every time, everywhere.

Safety. Quality. People. These are the foundations we've built on for 50 years, and the values that will drive us forward

POSITION:

Welder / Fitter

MAIN PURPOSE:

Fits and weld components to complete a weldment per AWS D1.1 Code.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years’ experience, welding and fitting, in a manufacturing environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to interpret and analyze blueprints.
• Review finished products to ensure accuracy against drawing
• Work on special projects
• Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements
• Continuous improvement
• Determine required equipment and the welding method, applying welding technique knowledge for highest level quality
• Knowledge of basic math, including decimals and fractions.
• Proficient in the use of various hand tools necessary to complete a weldment (hand torch, square, level, tape measure, etc.)
• Must be able to get certified in 3G position on 1” plate.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strategic thinking to resolve
• 6GR is strongly preferred

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly fit and/or weld component parts to AWS D1.1 Code and engineered drawing and welding procedures.
• Plan layouts/templates.
• Stamp welder ID on completed weldments.
• Assure proper material is issued to job.
• Responsible for providing own hand tools.
• Must be able to perform independent welding duties offshore as well as in shop.
• Safely operate material handling equipment. (i.e. forklift)
• Assist in training of Welder/Fitter B’s in the areas of product knowledge, welding techniques and interpreting drawings.
• Perform all other duties as required by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

WHY ALTRAD SPARROWS

• We invest in our people, operate with integrity, and build careers — not just fill jobs.
• Stable, growing industrial services company with a strong global footprint
• Collaborative, safety-first culture with real investment in workforce development
• Leadership visibility: This role reports directly to the Business Manager and influences shop-wide operations

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, referral program, and retirement plan.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a global organization.
• Core Values: Respect, Solidarity, Courage, Humility, and Conviviality—creating a positive and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

**Candidates applying for US based positions must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship""