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!

• • • Daily Work Flow
      • 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.
      • Interpret drawings and welding symbols.
      • Learn the Weld Map and Welding Procedure Specification requirements.
      • Select the correct welding wire and adjust the welding machine to make the welds specified.
      • Operate arc gouging equipment.
      • Demonstrate an understanding of the proper use of hand tools, grinders, and welding equipment.
      • Assist Welders and Fitters in cleaning, moving, holding, clamping, and preparing workpieces.
      • Weld on carbon, alloy, or stainless steel plate, sheet, shapes, castings, or other parts included in fabricated steelwork.
      • Produce welds that meet acceptable standards in terms of strength and appearance in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using gas-shielded flux core wire welding procedures.
      • Clean welds by grinding or brushing where required.
      • Apply welding sequences that prevent excessive shrinkage or distortion.
      • 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

• What Type of Experience are we looking for?
  • Preferably 2 year Minimum Experience in Fabrication
  • Experience welding FCAW procedures
  • Experience welding Subsea equipment
  • Understanding of Structural Fabrication