Welders - Destrehan, LA
Location
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on September 24, 2026
Job Description
Overview
The Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabrication work on marine and civil construction projects, including structural steel and pipework. The role demands strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality in various environments.
Responsibilities
- Layout components in accordance with detailed prints provided
- Fit up components and verify they are within specified tolerances
- Set up weld equipment for specific tasks to be performed
- Weld components using proper equipment and techniques
- Grind and finish welds to make aesthetically appealing
- Perform daily housekeeping tasks and preventative maintenance tasks
- Operate material handling equipment as needed based on safety guidelines
- Other miscellaneous duties as needed
Requirements
- Must possess a TWIC Card
- Preference given to candidates with 5 years of Welder experience
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- 401k
Additional Information
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
- This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
How this job compares in New Orleans, LA
Pay in context
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Louisiana currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$37/hr across 26 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
The local market in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 89 other active welding openings from 53 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Louisiana.
The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are PALA Interstate (8), Worley (6), and GrayWolf (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welders - Destrehan, LA figures were last recalculated when this page was built.