Qualified Welder with Experience
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Required Skills & Certifications
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingAPI
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Posted on October 19, 2026
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a qualified welder with experience to join our dynamic team in Baton Rouge, LA. If you have a passion for precision and craftsmanship, and you thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Perform various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine project specifications.
- Inspect and assess welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Maintain welding equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or construction environment.
- Proficient in various welding techniques and processes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information
- This is a field role: the work happens at customer and job sites rather than at a single worksite.
- You will be based within driving distance of the job location.
- Travel varies by assignment; the details are shared for each project.
How this job compares in Baton Rouge, 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–$38/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 Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 6 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 105 other active welding openings from 63 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Baton Rouge, or widen the search to Louisiana.
The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Worley (6), Turner Industries (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.
What you'll be running
This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick 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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Qualified Welder with Experience figures were last recalculated when this page was built.