Joiner/Carpenter (Shipyard Experience Preferred)
Location
Houma, LA
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on October 16, 2026
Job Description
Overview
The Assembler supports the fabrication and assembly of enclosure components by performing basic welding, fit-up, and mechanical assembly tasks. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient production of enclosure frames, panels, and subassemblies, working with the Fabrication Enclosures shop, with previous fabrication and shipyard experience being beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural welding on enclosure components by following drawings and trained procedures.
- Perform basic mechanical assembly, including fitting panels, installing hardware, and prepping components for welding or final assembly.
- Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to determine weld and assembly requirements.
- Complete tasks for roofs, doors, and sub-assemblies (RDS) to support smooth production flow and ensure components meet dimensional and quality requirements.
- Support material movement and positioning using overhead cranes or rigging.
- Conduct visual weld checks, report defects, and assist with rework.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all PPE requirements, including respirators when required for certain materials.
- Setup and teardown welding/assembly workstations.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals and maintain workflow.
Requirements
- 1+ years experience in welding, fabrication, or mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic proficiency with MIG welding.
- Must be able to read and use a tape measure.
- Ability to work in varying environmental conditions with exposure to fumes.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Exposure to TIG or Stick welding is desirable.
- Welding certifications (e.g., AWS/ASME) or technical school coursework is desirable.
- Previous experience with generator enclosure assembly is desirable.
- Previous experience in Roofs, Doors, and Sub-assembly (RDS) is desirable.
- Previous joining and carpentry experience, specifically insulation and installing perforated metal, is desirable.
- Previous shipyard experience is desirable.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
Additional Information
- 80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors.
- Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc.
- Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
How this job compares in Houma, LA
Pay in context
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Louisiana currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$38/hr across 30 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
The local market in Houma, LA
We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in Houma, LA right now, from 7 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 105 other active welding openings from 64 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houma, or widen the search to Louisiana.
Gulf Island currently has 2 other openings live in Louisiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Worley (6), Turner Industries (6), and GrayWolf (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
What you'll be running
This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.
See all shipyard welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.
Certifications this posting mentions
- ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.
Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.
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