Pipe Welder (Tig/Fluxcore)

Acadian Contractors, Inc. continues to grow!

ABOUT US
Acadian Contractors is located in Abbeville, Louisiana on the Vermillion River. We opened our doors in 1973 and have grown to become one of the busiest, most in-demand, accurate and stable companies in the industry. 

We pride ourselves on treating all of our employees with respect, rewarding those who live up to expectations and providing the safest workplace and the highest standards when it comes to tools, technology and equipment. We've since expanded to work all sectors of the Energy and Construction Industry with offices in Texas, multiple locations in Louisiana, and now Florida. From Gas Distribution to Aerospace and Subsea Fabrication, there isn't a project or job our world class execution team can't complete!!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GREAT BENEFITS!
Health Insurance  – Dental – Vision - 401k Match - Paid Time Off – Life – Short & Long Term Disability – Safety Incentive Program (Behavioral Based Safety Observations) - Internal Training Opportunities

SECOND TO NONE SAFETY RECORD
Our commitment to safety is passionate and not just lip service to make a press release sound pretty…
Safety is a Top Priority at Acadian Contractors, Inc.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT
With Multiple Divisions and geographical locations, we have the ability to promote and train from within as well as develop employees into many different roles!

• • What you'll do
    • Verify Welding Process/Procedure required for Project through Shop Foreman and Shop QA/QC Representative (welding process/procedure to be noted on each Fabrication Traveler issued with Drawings).
    • Verify or Assist with Verification of Fit-up, prior to Weld-out as required.
    • Complete and inspect all Weld Passes.
    • Verify WPS before welding
    • Ultimately responsible for quality and completeness of work (including removal of any buckshot) Note: 100% Penetration Required on All Pipe Welds (Including Hydro-Welds). 
    • Inspect Equipment (Welding Machine, Leads, Flux-Core Box, Grinder, Etc.), at the Start of Every Shift
    • Upon Completion of Every Weld, Welder is Responsible for Cleaning and Applying Stencil/Stamp (3/8” from every Weld). Note: Welding requires that the Weld is Marked the Same Way, except the Stencil has to be put every Three (3) Feet of Weld Length
    • Show up to Work “ON TIME” & “As Scheduled”
    • Complete and discuss a thorough JSEA prior to each task.
    • Always have a positive attitude towards customers being serviced as well as ACI as a company.
    • Sweep work area daily or as needed, to ensure safe work area for all

• What you'll need to know
  • Preferably 2 year Minimum Experience in Fabrication
  • Proficient in Tig (GTAW) welding procedures
  • Proficient in Fluxcore (FCAW) welding procedures
  • Experience welding Subsea equipment
  • Ability to learn other welding procedures such as:
    • Stainless
    • Inconel