Welder II
Location
Broussard, LA
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Posted on October 13, 2026
Job Description
Overview
The Welder II performs skilled welding and fabrication of oilfield equipment and components according to engineering drawings and safety requirements. This position works independently on routine assignments and contributes to production and quality objectives at FET, a global company serving the energy industries.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding using GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), GTAW (TIG), and SMAW (Stick) processes as required.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, drawings, and work instructions.
- Fabricate, fit, and weld components to specified tolerances and quality standards.
- Inspect completed welds and perform minor repairs as needed.
- Operate fabrication equipment including grinders, cutting torches, and overhead cranes.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Adhere to all company safety, quality, and production requirements.
- Assist in training and mentoring less experienced welders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or oilfield environment.
- Proficiency in MIG and Flux Core welding; TIG and Stick experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
- Ability to pass company welding qualification tests.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Additional Information
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
- FET participates in E-Verify.
How this job compares in Broussard, 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 $26–$35/hr across 30 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 Broussard, LA
Broussard, LA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 101 other active welding openings from 56 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Broussard, or widen the search to Louisiana.
The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are PALA Interstate (8), Turner Industries (7), and Worley (6). 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, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core work. 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. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.
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