Welder, Oil & Gas

Skilled Performance Group; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

MIG & FCAW welding

Fabrication shop

Competitive wages

Job summary

Skilled Performance Group is seeking Vessel Welders to join their New Iberia, LA team. You will fabricate and weld pressure vessels and structural components for gas compression units, using MIG and Flux-Core processes. Safety, accuracy, and heavy fabrication experience are essential.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience, can read welding symbols and blueprints, and can pass a roll-out weld test. This role offers full-time employment in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience welding pressure vessels, piping, or heavy fabrication.
• Proven MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding experience.
• Able to pass a roll-out weld test.
• Experience welding carbon steel and thick-wall materials.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld pressure vessels and structural components for gas compression units.
• Operate MIG and Flux-Core welding processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Maintain safety and quality workmanship in a heavy fabrication shop.

Skills

MIG welding

Flux-Core welding

Blueprint reading

Heavy fabrication

Read welding symbols

Roll-out weld test

Detail oriented

Job description

Pressure Vessel Welders - Day Shift + Gas Compression - New Iberia, LA

Skilled Performance Group is seeking Vessel Welders to join their team in New Iberia, Louisiana. These professionals will fabricate and weld pressure vessels and structural components for Gas Compression Units, utilizing MIG and Flux-Core processes. The ideal candidates are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and experienced in heavy fabrication, ensuring high-quality welds that meet strict industry standards.

Perks & Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to work with advanced welding processes (MIG & Flux-Core)
• Work in a manufacturing and fabrication shop environment
• Competitive Wages

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience welding pressure vessels, piping, or heavy fabrication
• Proven experience with MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding processes
• Ability to pass a roll-out weld test
• Experience welding carbon steel and thick-wall materials
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in various positions, and stand for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience welding pressure vessels, compressor skids, or oil & gas equipment
• Previous work in gas compression, oil & gas, or heavy industrial manufacturing
• Certification in AWS or ASME welding
• Experience with pipe welding and structural fabrication
• Knowledge of AWS and ASME welding standards