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Marine Machining & Fabrication Since 1934

Built on the Bayou.
Trusted on the Water.

ABS & USCG certified shaft repair, rudder fabrication, and precision marine parts — engineered in Morgan City, Louisiana for over 90 years.

24-Hour Callout Available — 7 Days a Week

ABS Certified | USCG Certified | 90+ Years Experience | Morgan City, LA

Who We Are

The area's premier machine shop and fabrication facility.

Founded in 1934 and operated by the Romaire family since 1959, E.J. Fields Machine Works has spent four generations earning a reputation for quality work in marine shafting, steering systems, and precision parts.

From design phase through installation, our 30 skilled craftsmen and 50,000+ square feet of equipped workspace deliver the highest quality product backed by the greatest level of support.

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90+

Years

30

Skilled Workers

50K+

Sq. Ft.

3

Divisions

What We Do

Three Divisions. One Standard.

Specialized teams, shared 24-hour callout, all under one roof.

Shaft Services

New construction and repair of propeller, thruster, and motor shafts. ABS & USCG certified for Aquamet and Aqualoy 17, 18, and 22 stainless steel shafting.

  • Low-tolerance shaft straightening
  • Submerged arc welding
  • Propeller boring up to 54″
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Fabrication

Marine welding and fabrication built around rudder systems, steering assemblies, and specialty parts to spec — 24-hour callout, 7 days a week.

  • Foil & traditional rudder fabrication
  • Steering system fabrication
  • Becker style rudder repair
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Small Parts

Bushings, bearings, couplings, and housings — measured on-site at your vessel for a quick turnaround.

  • Brass, nylon, composite, Thordon bushings
  • Cutless & friction-free bearings
  • Thruster & pump shaft repair
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Certified Quality

Credentials You Can Trust

ABS Grade II

Under-minimum repair of ABS Grade II steel shafting

Aquamet 17/18/22

USCG & ABS certified stainless shafting repair

Welding & Fabrication

Certified for marine welding and metal fabrication

Dye Penetrant Testing

Certified non-destructive testing for surface defects

Need a quote — or a 24-hour callout?

Talk to our team about your shaft, rudder, or fabrication project. We'll be straight with you about timing, scope, and cost.