Pipe Welder
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Wage
$31/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
TIG WeldingFlux-Core WeldingPIPE
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Posted on November 2, 2026
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking experienced Pipe Welders for a project located in Walker, Louisiana. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled, dependable, and safety-focused individuals with hands-on experience in Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG/GTAW) welding who are ready to work in a fast-paced industrial and construction environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform pipe welding using Flux Core (FCAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes.
- Prepare, fit, and weld piping according to project specifications.
- Read and interpret welding drawings, blueprints, and procedures.
- Inspect welds to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
- Safely operate welding equipment, tools, and machinery.
- Follow all jobsite safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Work with supervisors and other trades to complete assigned tasks.
Requirements
- Previous pipe welding experience required.
- Proficiency in Flux Core (FCAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding.
- Must be experienced in 2-inch Monster welding.
- Strong knowledge of pipe welding techniques and safety procedures.
- Ability to produce high-quality welds that meet project standards.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively with a team.
- Reliable transportation to the assigned jobsite.
Additional Information
- Job Site Location: Walker, Louisiana
How this job compares in Baton Rouge, LA
Pay in context
At roughly $31/hr, this posting sits about 11% above the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Louisiana — toward the top of a $26–$40/hr middle band drawn from 32 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 63% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.
The local market in Baton Rouge, LA
We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Baton Rouge, LA right now, from 10 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 135 other active welding openings from 81 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. 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 (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 TIG and Flux-Core 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. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.
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