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Sub Arc Machine Operator (Sub Arc Welder)

B&D Contracting

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sub Arc Machine Operator (Sub Arc Welder)

Location: Houma, Louisiana – Fabrication Yard

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract (as applicable)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Sub Arc Machine Operator to support the fabrication of iron and steel structures at our Houma, LA Fabrication Yard . This role involves operating Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and automatic welding equipment in compliance with job specifications, AWS D1.1 standards, and ISO/QC quality requirements . The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of producing welds that meet NDT testing standards while working independently or with minimal supervision.

Must-Have Qualifications
  • Certified Sub Arc Machine Operator
  • Ability to pass written and practical welding tests per AWS D1.1 (latest edition)
  • Proven ability to produce welds that meet NDT testing requirements
  • Experience operating Sub Arc (SAW) and automatic welding machines
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with little or no supervision
  • Strong commitment to safety practices at all times
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs regularly and 50–75 lbs occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Previous experience welding structural steel or pipe using automatic welding processes
  • Experience working in a fabrication yard or industrial environment
  • Certified Welder willing to be trained on Sub Arc equipment
  • Familiarity with ISO/QC programs and quality assurance procedures
  • Experience operating man lifts or high reaches
Screening / Application Questions
  1. Are you a Certified Sub Arc Machine Operator ?
  2. Are you able to pass a written and practical welding test in accordance with AWS D1.1?
  3. Do you have experience producing welds that meet NDT testing requirements ?
  4. How many years of Sub Arc (SAW) welding experience do you have?
  5. Do you have experience welding structural steel, pipe, or both ?
  6. Are you able to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions?
  7. Are you comfortable operating man lifts or elevated work platforms ?
  8. Can you meet the physical requirements , including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally ?

Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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