Structural Welder (Gulf Coast)

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Wage

$24 – $28/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG WeldingStick WeldingFlux-Core WeldingSteel
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Posted on May 7, 2026

Job Description

Overview

ENTACT is a premier national provider of environmental, civil, and geotechnical construction services, actively seeking a motivated and experienced Structural Welder in the environmental remediation and geotechnical construction industry. The role involves performing various job tasks on hazardous and non-hazardous waste sites, with responsibilities including component fit-up, alignment, installation, and welding preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform work safely in accordance with ENTACT safety policy and procedures.
  • Maintain welder certification per customer and company procedure specifications.
  • Set-up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
  • Use structural welding tools and equipment for welding preparation and clean-up.
  • Tack-weld components to secure them in position for welding.
  • Familiar with equipment required to perform various welding processes.
  • Perform front line examination of the welding work.
  • Responsible for component installation, fit-up and alignment.
  • Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blueprints.
  • Make welding repairs and correct substandard welds.
  • Verify position of metal components in assembly.
  • Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
  • Work in confined spaces including permit required confined spaces.
  • Assist with the preparation and review of Job Safety Analyses and other reports.
  • Promote the use of Stop Work authority.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high-quality culture.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years’ experience in welding in construction environments and/or environmental/remediation projects preferred.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Certification from a recognized organization, such as the American Welding Society (AWS) preferred.
  • HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current refresher.
  • Valid state issued driver’s license preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Will require frequent and extended travel to project sites.
  • Schedule M-F, occasional Saturdays.
  • Good long-term employment prospects.
  • Full Time Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour plus overtime, travel pay and per diem.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

About ENTACT

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Entact,-LLC-4

Industry: ConstructionSize: 501 to 1,000