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Gulf Island Fabrication

Fabricates complex steel structures and modules

Combo Fitter

Welding & Sheet MetalConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouma, LA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of pipefitter experience and the ability to pass a written and practical pipe fitter or structural fitter test.
  • At least 2 years of prior offshore fitter or welder experience.
  • Ability to measure, fit, and install piping and structural materials.
  • Ability to read and understand drawings.
  • Ability to pull measurements, elevations, and coordinates.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Experience operating hand torches, power tools, and rigging equipment.
  • Knowledge of fabrication materials.
  • Ability to pass all required offshore training.
  • A valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential card.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Ability to perform the physical activities required, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50–75 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors in changing temperature, humidity, wet, dry, dust, mud, and fume conditions.
  • Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Study engineering drawings to determine material requirements and task sequences.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work packs.
  • Perform mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and angles.
  • Measure, cut, fit, and install structural and pipe materials, plates, pipes, and beams according to blueprints, job specifications, ISO requirements, and quality standards.
  • Locate and mark workpieces from drawings, including cutting lines, material thickness, welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
  • Straighten warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, and straightening procedures.
  • Follow fitting procedures used to fabricate offshore jackets, decks, heliports, and production facilities.
  • Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
  • Lay out and install piping, equipment, and other mechanical systems in compliance with construction drawings, specifications, ISO requirements, and work packs.
  • Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
  • Verify workpiece conformance to specifications using squares and measuring tapes.
  • Pull coordinates to locate pipes and obtain measurements.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
  • Use cutting torches, measuring tapes, calculators, levels, man-lifts, high-reach equipment, welding machines, chipping hammers, pressure chippers, power grinders, and related fitting equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential.
  • At least 3 years of prior offshore experience, including one year within the last six months.

About the Company

Gulf Island Fabrication

Fabricates complex steel structures and modules

Gulf Island Fabrication builds custom steel structures and modular units for the energy and industrial sectors, backed by services like project management, hookup and commissioning, repair, maintenance, scaffolding, coatings, and field support. Its process starts with designing and fabricating steel components, assembling modules, and installing them on site, followed by testing and commissioning and ongoing maintenance. The company differentiates itself by offering integrated, end-to-end solutions—from engineering and fabrication to field services and staffing—across multiple facilities in The Woodlands and Houma. Its goal is to serve as a trusted partner that delivers complete fabrication and support for complex projects for energy producers, refining, petrochemical, LNG, industrial and power operators, and EPC firms.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1985

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