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Overview

B&D Contracting is seeking experienced Structural Fitters to join their team in the industrial construction and marine sectors. Qualified candidates must have experience reading blueprints and assembling structural steel components according to specifications, with a focus on safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and fabrication specifications.
  • Lay out, measure, cut, and fit structural steel components according to project requirements.
  • Fit and assemble beams, columns, channels, angles, plates, and other structural materials.
  • Perform accurate measurements and layouts using tape measures, squares, levels, and other measuring tools.
  • Prepare materials for welding, including grinding, beveling, and cleaning metal surfaces.
  • Perform tack welding to secure structural components in place before final welding.
  • Operate cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication equipment safely.
  • Check completed assemblies for proper alignment, dimensions, and quality.
  • Work closely with welders, supervisors, and other team members to complete projects.
  • Identify and correct fitting or fabrication issues.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Structural Fitter preferred.
  • Experience in structural steel fabrication, industrial construction, shipyards, or marine repair.
  • Ability to read and interpret structural blueprints and fabrication drawings.
  • Proficient in structural layout, fitting, and assembly.
  • Knowledge of welding preparation and tack welding techniques.
  • Experience using cutting torches, grinders, and fabrication tools.
  • Ability to accurately use tape measures, levels, squares, and other measuring instruments.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
  • Must be dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends when required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in various positions for extended periods.
  • Comfortable working in industrial environments, including outdoor conditions.
  • Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Previous industrial and shop fabrication experience.
  • Experience fitting heavy structural steel assemblies.
  • Familiarity with flux-core welding processes.
  • Knowledge of structural welding symbols and fabrication tolerances.
  • Experience working with overhead cranes and rigging equipment.

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How this job compares in New Orleans, LA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Louisiana currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$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 New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 135 other active welding openings from 82 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Louisiana.

B&D Contracting 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 (7), Gulf Island (7), and TIC - The Industrial Company (6). 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 Flux-Core. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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