Structural Welder
Location
Broussard, LA
Wage
$28/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
MIG Welding
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Posted on October 12, 2026
Job Description
Now hiring for a Structural Welder
Location: Broussard, LA
Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7am-4pm
MIG Welders Wanted – Get Ready to Make Sparks Fly
Looking for Structural Welder jobs in Broussard where your welding skills help build quality products? This opportunity lets you apply your craftsmanship to fabricate, join, and repair metal components while supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a MIG Welder career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Job Duties
- Perform MIG welding on carbon steel structural components in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding specifications.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
- Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
- Complete assigned welding projects within production timelines.
Education Requirements
- Knowledge of AWS D1.1 structural steel welding standards preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of MIG welding experience working with carbon steel structural materials.
- Strong understanding of structural welding procedures and quality standards.
- Must provide own welding gear and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Dependable transportation and flexibility to work additional hours if needed.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and work in a fabrication environment for extended periods.
- Capable of safely operating welding equipment and handling steel materials.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for skill development and career growth.
“Staffmark keeps you busy, they have excellent workers who are friendly and always willing to help you out” -Kevin, Staffmark Associate
Strong welds, strong future. Apply now to join the crew.
What You Will Do
As a Structural Welder you will prepare materials, set up welding equipment, perform MIG welding operations, inspect completed welds, read blueprints, verify measurements, and help fabricate metal components according to engineering specifications. You will maintain welding equipment, follow quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while producing consistent, high-quality work.
- Carbon Steel Structural Mig Welder
The Structural Welder helps transform raw materials into finished products through skilled MIG welding and metal fabrication techniques. This role combines craftsmanship, technical knowledge, and attention to detail to support efficient manufacturing.
Successful Structural Welder professionals understand welding processes, fabrication methods, and quality inspection while maintaining safe working practices throughout production. Strong problem-solving skills help achieve consistent welding results.
This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy welding and precision fabrication.
Benefits
401k
Dental
Vision
How this job compares in Broussard, LA
Pay in context
At roughly $28/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $29/hr median for welding jobs across Louisiana, whose middle half runs $25–$37/hr across 27 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 41% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.
The local market in Broussard, LA
Broussard, LA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 86 other active welding openings from 51 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Louisiana.
Staffmark currently has 1 other opening live in Louisiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are PALA Interstate (8), GrayWolf (5), and Worley (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
What you'll be running
This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.
See all structural welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.
Certifications this posting mentions
- AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.
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