Fitter - Shop Tanks,Pipe & Vessels Job Hammond area,Louisiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Vessel Fitter

PALA is hiring Vessel Fitters for shop/fabrication work in Hammond, La. Join an employee-owned team that values craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld maps, and specifications

Perform layout and fit-up of shells, heads, nozzles, and structural components

Align and assemble pressure vessel components to meet dimensional tolerances

Verify plumbness, level, and orientation using precision measuring tools

Prepare joints for welding, including bevel alignment and root gap control

Assist welders during fit-up and ensure weld readiness

Perform tack welding (if qualified) in accordance with WPS requirements

Conduct visual inspections of fit-up prior to welding

Maintain compliance with ASME Section VIII, company QC procedures, and safety standards

Work closely with quality control, welding, and engineering teams

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

3–5+ years of experience in pressure vessel or heavy fabrication

Strong understanding of ASME Section VIII Div. 1 requirements

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings

Proficient with measuring tools (tape measure, levels, water level, squares, etc.)

Experience with fit-up of rolled shells, heads, and nozzle installations

Tack welding experience preferred (SMAW/FCAW)

Knowledge of material handling and rigging practices

Pay & Schedule

$26.00–$40.00/hr. (based on skills)

10-hour shifts: 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (paid through a 30-minute lunch)

Overtime available

Long term employment

No Rainouts

Benefits

Paid time off: 2 weeks' vacation + 5 paid holidays

Employee-owned ESOP benefits after a year of employment

Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term, Long-term

Position Requirements

A+ Fitter: ASME pressure vessels, API shop tanks, and pipe

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Fitter - Shop Tanks, Pipe & Vessels