Tig and Mig Welder
Location
Gretna, LA
Wage
$25.53 – $30.75/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingSteelAluminum
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Posted on November 2, 2026
Job Description
Overview
Crucial Inc. is seeking a skilled and dependable TIG / MIG Welder to join our manufacturing and fabrication team in Gretna, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with TIG and MIG welding on both steel and aluminum, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to consistently produce high-quality welds in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding on steel and aluminum components.
- Fabricate, assemble, and weld metal components used in the manufacturing of industrial equipment.
- Prepare metal surfaces for welding, including cleaning, grinding, cutting, and fitting materials.
- Produce strong, clean, and consistent welds that meet company quality standards.
- Inspect completed welds for accuracy, structural integrity, and overall workmanship.
- Operate welding machines, grinders, cutting tools, and other fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform basic maintenance and upkeep of welding equipment and work areas.
- Identify and troubleshoot welding defects or fabrication issues.
- Work closely with other team members to complete fabrication and assembly projects.
- Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
- Assist with additional shop and fabrication duties as needed.
Requirements
- Previous hands-on experience with TIG and MIG welding.
- Experience welding both steel and aluminum is required.
- Knowledge of proper welding techniques, machine settings, and material preparation.
- Ability to produce quality welds in various positions and applications.
- Familiarity with common metal fabrication tools and equipment.
- Understanding of welding safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial fabrication environment.
- Experience fabricating and assembling custom metal components.
- Familiarity with welding various material thicknesses.
- Experience using plasma cutters, grinders, and other metalworking tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot welding equipment and adjust settings for different materials.
- Ability to stand for extended periods while performing welding and fabrication tasks.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and work in various positions.
- Ability to safely handle materials, tools, and equipment.
- Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to welding fumes, noise, heat, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to wear required protective equipment.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401k
Additional Information
- Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour
- Work Location: Gretna, Louisiana (In Person)
- Pay: $25.53 - $30.75 per hour
- Ability to Commute: Gretna, LA 70056 (Required)
Benefits
Health Insurance
401k
How this job compares in Gretna, LA
Pay in context
At roughly $28/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Louisiana, whose middle half runs $25–$35/hr across 31 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 52% 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 Gretna, LA
This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Gretna, LA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 133 other active welding openings from 80 employers. Browse welding jobs across Louisiana.
The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Worley (7), Gulf Island (7), and TIC - The Industrial Company (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 and TIG 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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