Fitter Fabricator / Combo Welder
Location
Shreveport, LA
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
AWS CERTIFICATIONAPI
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Posted on October 26, 2026
Job Description
Overview
TSE International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets conductor handling equipment for the electrical transmission, distribution, and telecommunication utility industry. This position is for a Fitter Fabricator / Combo Welder on the 2nd shift, starting at 3 PM.
Responsibilities
- Perform fitting/fabrication tasks according to blueprints and specifications
- Use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment to complete assigned tasks
- Read and interpret prints to determine correct fabrication of custom built frames
- Measure and mark materials for cutting, shaping, and welding
- Ensure that all work is completed in compliance with welding codes and standards
- Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet specifications
Requirements
- Previous experience as a fitter or in a similar role is required
- Proficient in basic math skills for measurements and calculations
- Familiarity with print reading and interpretation
- Knowledge of welding techniques and processes
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment safely and effectively
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Welding experience of 3 years is required
- AWS Certification is preferred
Benefits
- 401k
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- Vision
Additional Information
- Work Location: In person
Benefits
401k
Dental
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
PTO
Vision
How this job compares in Shreveport, 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–$35/hr across 33 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 Shreveport, LA
Shreveport, LA currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 118 other active welding openings from 69 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Shreveport, or widen the search to Louisiana.
The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Worley (6), TIC - The Industrial Company (5), and Brown & Root (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
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