Welder / Fitter

Welder / Fitter

R & R Manufacturing - Broussard, LA Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Join an Experienced Team

R & R Manufacturing is looking for a highly experienced Welder / Fitter to join our team in Broussard. We are seeking someone with a strong background in welding, fitting, and fabrication who can confidently work from drawings and specifications to complete high-quality industrial fabrication projects.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on professional who takes pride in their craftsmanship, understands the importance of precision and quality, and can work independently as well as part of a team.

Who We Are

R & R Manufacturing specializes in process automation, fabrication, and industrial solutions. We support a wide range of industries by delivering high-quality, custom-built equipment and systems. Our team is built on precision, reliability, safety, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.

What You'll Do

• Perform welding and fitting on structural, pipe, skid, vessel, and custom fabrication projects

• Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, and/or Flux Core welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys

• Fit, align, assemble, and fabricate components according to project specifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, technical drawings, and fabrication layouts

• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and established welding procedures

• Prepare materials through cutting, grinding, beveling, fitting, and joint preparation

• Verify measurements, dimensions, alignment, and fit-up throughout the fabrication process

• Inspect completed welds and fabricated components for quality and workmanship

• Ensure work meets applicable AWS, ASME, API, customer, and project specifications

• Identify weld or fabrication issues and make necessary corrections

• Safely operate welding, cutting, grinding, and other fabrication equipment

• Maintain equipment, tools, and a clean and safe work environment

• Work collaboratively with supervisors, quality personnel, and other members of the fabrication team

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of hands-on welding, fitting, and/or industrial fabrication experience

• Strong structural and/or pipe fitting experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with one or more welding processes, including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core

• Strong ability to read and work from blueprints, welding symbols, drawings, and fabrication specifications

• Experience with fit-up, layout, measurement, alignment, and assembly

• Experience working in a fabrication shop, industrial, oil & gas, marine, pressure vessel, or similar environment

• Strong understanding of weld quality, proper joint preparation, and fabrication standards

• Ability to work independently and consistently produce quality work

• Strong attention to detail, safety, and workmanship

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welder

• 6G or other advanced welding certifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

• ASNT Level II or NDT experience

• Experience working with AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104, or similar industry standards

• Pressure vessel, skid, structural steel, pipe, or custom fabrication experience

Work Environment & Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Overtime as needed

• Primarily shop-based with occasional field work

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments

• Work may occasionally involve heights or confined spaces

Why Join R & R Manufacturing

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Overtime opportunities

• Stable, full-time schedule

• Hands-on skilled work on a variety of fabrication projects

• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced team

• Growing company with opportunities to expand your technical skills and certifications

If you are an experienced Welder/Fitter with a strong fabrication background and take pride in producing quality work, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

R & R Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.