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Gulf Island Fabrication

Fabricates complex steel structures and modules

Fabrication Assembly Supervisor - Night Shift

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Houma, LA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, specifically enclosures or assembly, is required.
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.
  • Ability to supervise multiple projects and departments simultaneously is required.
  • Knowledge of assembly and manufacturing processes is required.
  • Ability to provide clear, explicit verbal directions is required.
  • Ability to plan shop flow and execute goals is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints is required.
  • Ability to analyze and solve issues pertaining to quality, safety, and production is required.
  • Excellent coaching and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work within a team environment is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in changing temperature and weather conditions and be exposed to dust, mud, paint thinner, and paint fumes.
  • Must be able to perform the listed physical activities and lift or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally 50–75 pounds.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of enclosure assembly employees.
  • Ensure monthly goals and key performance indicators are met.
  • Collaborate with other departments to coordinate workflow, prevent bottlenecks, and ensure smooth transitions between manufacturing stages.
  • Set team priorities to ensure daily task completion.
  • Monitor, track, and meet project budgeted labor hours.
  • Ensure employee timecards are correct and labor hours, including rework, are properly recorded.
  • Interpret and execute company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor processes to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Coach and lead the enclosure assembly team.
  • Communicate with and assist other departments as needed.
  • Ensure proper staging of materials at each workstation.
  • Ensure production efficiencies meet or exceed expectations.
  • Implement cost-saving strategies and techniques.
  • Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for all employees.
  • Support continuous improvement.
  • Administer company policies consistently and fairly.
  • Ensure quality hold points are followed and all products are reviewed and signed off before completion.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
  • Forklift experience.
  • Previous experience with generator enclosure assembly.
  • Previous experience with roofs, doors, and sub-assembly (RDS).

About the company

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Gulf Island Fabrication

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Gulf Island Fabrication builds complex steel structures and modules for the industrial and energy sectors. Its process includes designing, fabricating, and assembling steel components into modular units, then on-site installation, testing, and commissioning, followed by repair and maintenance services. It differentiates itself by offering integrated, end-to-end solutions—from engineering and fabrication to field services and staffing—across facilities in The Woodlands, TX, and Houma, LA. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that delivers complete fabrication and support for large energy and industrial projects.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • IES closed the $192 million purchase on January 16, 2026, removing takeover uncertainty.
  • Gulf Island’s fabrication campus expands IES capacity for data-center and utility work.
  • The ENGlobal asset purchase broadened automation, engineering, and government-services revenue before closing.

What critics are saying

  • IES can rationalize Houma capacity during 2026, eliminating Gulf Island roles.
  • Louisiana WARN notices flagged up to 227 layoffs if project bids fail by June 2025.
  • Heath v. Gulf Island and legacy shipyard liabilities keep legal and reserve pressure alive.

What makes Gulf Island Fabrication unique

  • Houma’s 450,000-square-foot campus gives IES Gulf Island’s heavy-fabrication capacity.
  • Gulf Island brings specialty services for generator enclosures, power distribution, and structural buildings.
  • Its craft workforce fits IES Infrastructure Solutions, mixing fabrication with engineered electrical products.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Earned Wage Access

Company News

StockTitan
Jan 16th, 2026
IES Holdings Completes Acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication

IES Holdings completes acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication. Rhea-AI summary. IES Holdings (NASDAQ: IESC) completed its acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication effective Jan 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM CT, folding Gulf Island into IES's Infrastructure Solutions segment. The deal paid $12 per share in cash, representing an aggregate equity value of $192 million and an enterprise value of $152 million, which includes approximately $40 million of cash on Gulf Island's balance sheet. Gulf Island adds a 450,000-square-foot Houma, Louisiana fabrication and operations campus and specialty services to expand IES's capacity for generator enclosures, power distribution equipment and structural buildings. * Acquisition price of $12 per share with aggregate equity value of $192M * Adds enterprise value of $152M including $40M cash * Adds a 450,000-square-foot fabrication and operations campus in Houma, LA * Expands Infrastructure Solutions capacity for generator enclosures and power products * Broadens service offerings with Gulf Island's craft workforce and specialty services Key figures. Acquisition price per share: $12 per share Aggregate equity value: $192 million Enterprise value: $152 million +5 more Peers on argus. IESC gained 3.09% while peers were mixed: DY +1.67%, KBR, PRIM +5.39%, but ROAD... Market pulse summary. This announcement confirms the closing of IES Holdings' acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication for $...

MarketWatch
Nov 10th, 2025
IES Holdings to Acquire Gulf Island Fabrication for $192M

IES Holdings, which designs and installs electrical and technology systems, agreed to acquire steel fabricator Gulf Island Fabrication for $12 a share in cash, or $192 million in aggregate equity value.

StockTitan
Nov 7th, 2025
IES Holdings Acquires Gulf Island for $192M

IES Holdings (NASDAQ: IESC) will acquire Gulf Island Fabrication (NASDAQ: GIFI) for $12.00 per share, totaling approximately $192 million. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close by March 31, 2026, pending Gulf Island shareholder approval and regulatory clearances. The acquisition includes a 450,000 sq ft fabrication campus in Houma, LA, enhancing IES's capabilities in data centers and U.S. infrastructure. Gulf Island will not hold its Q3 2025 earnings call due to the transaction.

GlobeNewswire
May 6th, 2025
Gulf Island Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) (“Gulf Island” or the “Company”), a leading steel fabricator and service provider to the industrial and energy sectors, today announced its results for the first quarter 2025. FIRST QUARTER 2025 SUMMARY Consolidated revenue of $40.3 millionConsolidated net income of $3.8 million; Consolidated EBITDA of $4.5 millionServices division operating income of $1.6 million; EBITDA of $2.1 millionFabrication division operating income of $3.8 million; EBITDA of $4.5 millionEntered into agreement in April to acquire certain assets of ENGlobal Corporation (“ENG”) relating to its automation, engineering and government services businesses See “Non-GAAP Measures” below for the Company’s definition of EBITDA and reconciliations of the relevant amounts to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY “The strategic actions we have undertaken in recent years enabled us to deliver solid first quarter results, despite growing macroeconomic uncertainty,” said Richard Heo, Gulf Island’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We benefited from our small-scale fabrication business, which offset the impact of capital spending reductions by our Services offshore customers.” “As we look to the remainder of 2025, the market outlook has become more difficult to forecast due to the macroeconomic uncertainty, including trade policies,” continued Heo. “While we are well-positioned in our fabrication business and remain optimistic regarding the long-term outlook for our end-markets, we are experiencing extended decision cycles