Structural Welder

Position: Structural Welder
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Shipyard / Marine / Industrial Construction

B&D Contracting is seeking experienced and dependableStructural Welders to join our team. Qualified candidates must have experience performing structural welding on steel components in shipyard, marine, fabrication, or industrial environments.

The Structural Welder will be responsible for welding, assembling, and repairing steel structures according to blueprints, welding specifications, and industry safety standards. Candidates must be able to produce high-quality welds while maintaining productivity and working safely.

• Perform structural welding using Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick), and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding processes.

• Weld structural steel components, including beams, plates, channels, angles, and supports.

• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.

• Perform welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

• Prepare materials by grinding, cleaning, beveling, and fitting steel components prior to welding.

• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and defects.

• Perform welding repairs and modifications as required.

• Operate welding machines, grinders, cutting torches, and other fabrication equipment.

• Maintain proper welding techniques to ensure strong, consistent, and defect-free welds.

• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA regulations.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Work independently or as part of a team to complete assigned projects.

• Must be able to set up and break down welding equipment.

• Minimum of 2–3 years of structural welding experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Flux-Core (FCAW) welding required.

• Experience with Stick (SMAW) welding preferred.

• Experience with MIG welding.

• Ability to pass a structural welding test.

• Experience welding in multiple positions, including vertical and overhead.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.

• Knowledge of welding procedures, materials, and quality standards.

• Experience working in fabrication shops or industrial construction environments preferred.

• Ability to use grinders, cutting torches, and other welding equipment safely.

• Must be dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when required.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and climb for extended periods.

• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights when required.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.

• Previous structural welding experience.

• Experience with carbon steel structural fabrication and repair.

• Familiarity with welding inspection and quality control procedures.

• Current welding certifications are a plus.

B&D Contracting
Phone: 504-407-3383
Apply Online: www.bndcontracting.com

B&D Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1. How many years of structural welding experience do you have?

2. Which welding processes do you have hands-on experience with: Flux-Core (FCAW), Stick (SMAW), and/or MIG (GMAW)?

3. Are you experienced in welding in all positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead?

4. Can you read and interpret structural blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings?

5. Are you experienced in setting up and breaking down welding equipment, including adjusting welding machines for different materials and welding processes?

6. Are you willing and able to complete a hands-on structural welding test and work overtime or weekends when required?