Welder / Fitter, Houma, LA

Altrad Sparrows – Americas, Recruitment; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad Sparrows is seeking a skilled Welder/Fitter for its Houma, LA operations. The role requires fitting and welding components per AWS D1.1 Code, requiring significant experience and various welding skills. Join a dynamic team committed to optimizing safety and performance in the energy sector.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in welding and fitting.
• Certification ability in 3G and 6GR welding positions.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld component parts to AWS D1.1 Code.
• Plan layouts/templates and stamp welder ID.
• Perform independent welding duties offshore.
• Assist in training of Welder/Fitter B’s.

Skills

Ability to interpret and analyze blueprints

Proficient in the use of various hand tools

Knowledge of basic math

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Welding technique knowledge

Job description

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Join Our Dynamic Team at Altrad Sparrows!

Are you ready to dive into an exciting career with a global leader?

Altrad Sparrows, a part of Altrad Group, is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations and maintenance services to the offshore energy, renewables and industrial markets. Our solutions support our clients to optimize their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people.

With our headquarters in France, we employ over 52,000 people across numerous operational locations within the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

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.
• Ability to weld and get certified in 6GR position.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strategic thinking to resolve
  
  

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.
  
  

WE OFFER:

A Commitment to Excellence: We support the global energy industry by optimizing the performance, reliability, and safety of critical equipment and people through our engineered products and services.

Growth Opportunities: As a leading energy services contractor, we provide high-quality specialist equipment and integrated engineering services, ensuring our employees are part of a growing and dynamic team.

Core Values: We foster a workplace built on Respect, where everyone is valued; Solidarity, promoting teamwork and collaboration; Courage, encouraging innovative thinking; Humility, embracing diverse perspectives; and Conviviality, creating a positive and inclusive environment.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

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""
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Railroad Equipment Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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