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Overview

EXCEL Group is seeking a skilled and experienced Ironworker to join our dynamic team. As an Ironworker, you will play a crucial role in the assembly and installation of structural steel components for various industrial projects.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction plans.
  • Perform layout and measurement tasks to ensure accurate placement of steel components.
  • Use various hand and power tools to cut, shape, and fabricate steel materials.
  • Connect structural steel elements according to project specifications.
  • Rig and hoist heavy steel components into place using cranes and other equipment.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure proper alignment and fit of steel elements.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
  • Complete tasks within given timeframes and meet project deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding project progress.
  • Participate in regular safety meetings and adhere to all company safety policies.

Requirements

  • Completion of a formal trade school is preferred.
  • Previous experience as an industrial ironworker in construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques and fabrication processes.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings.
  • Ability to operate various hand and power tools safely and effectively.
  • Experience with rigging is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Physical stamina and ability to work in various weather conditions.
  • Valid safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 10, OSHA 30) are a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Hiring for VG CP2 in Cameron LA
  • IRON WORKER $40 per hour
  • $735 a week Per Diem
  • $4 an hour night shift differential
  • Work Schedule: 12 days on, 2 days off

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Cameron, LA

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting sits about 43% above the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Louisiana — toward the top of a $25–$33/hr middle band drawn from 31 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 81% 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 Cameron, LA

We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Cameron, LA right now, from 5 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 133 other active welding openings from 80 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Cameron, 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.

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