Combo Welders/Fitters - Barge Repair Facility

Craftsmen Contractors is looking to hire for Structural Welders/Fitters to work at a barge repair facility in Harahan, LA. The ideal candidate must have experience (at least 3 years) as a Combo Welder/Fitter. This is a long term position working full time day shift (6:30am - 4 or 5pm) Mondays thru Fridays with some occasional weekends available. You will need to have experience using an oxygen/propylene torch.

Pay rate is $18.50 to $23.25/hr. depending on experience.

No per diem is offered.

The pay rate will be determined on how you do on your Welding/Fitting test, job performance and job attendance.

• Have at least 3 years of Structural Welding/Fitting (preferably barge or shipbuilding) experience.
• Be able to use oxygen/propylene torch.
• Must have your own welding and fitting equipment.
• Previous experience welding on a barge in the water is preferred.
• Pass a Welding/Fitting test - stick welding, mild steel and low hydrogen rods.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Do a face to face interview prior to being hired.
• Know how to read a tape measure.
• Some experience with torch cutting.
• Will need to have own hand tools and have all PPE.

If you meet the above requirements and are available and interested please respond to this job ad with your resume.

Craftsmen Contractors is a skilled staffing contractor that has helped customers complete projects on time since 2010. We specialize in highly skilled trades for the construction, industrial, and manufacturing industries throughout the South.