Welder jobs in Louisiana
Full time
Welder — TIG Pipe Tacker (Shop)
Walker, LA
Experienced shop tacker needed for hands-on TIG pipe tacking in Walker, LA. This shop-based role is not entry-level — you'll be fitting, aligning, and tack welding carbon steel pipe to code-quality standards for production welders to complete. Candidates must be proficient with GTAW on carbon steel pipe and able to produce clean, sound tacks in multiple positions. All applicants must pass an on-site tacker test: TIG on 2-inch Schedule 80 pipe in the 5G position, with tacks that pass visual inspection and X-ray.
Full time
Shop Combination Welder
Walker, LA
Join a busy shop in Walker, LA as a Shop Combination Welder working on multi-process pipe fabrication. This hands-on role requires a candidate who can certify across TIG, MIG and Fluxcore (FCAW) and who has proven Tier 1 pipe fabrication shop experience. You’ll work independently in a shop environment, performing pipe welding, metal prep and repair work while following safe work practices. Candidates must pass an on-site weld test (6G) to qualify — no per diem is offered for this position.
Full time
Shop Tacker (TIG Welder)
Walker, LA
Join a busy shop in Walker, LA as a Shop Tacker using the TIG process to join pipe and metal components to strict visual and x‑ray quality standards. You’ll work on 2" schedule 80 pipe in 5G and other positions, set up welding equipment to engineering specs, and finish welds to code-quality standards. This is a physically demanding, full‑time shop role that requires attention to detail, safe work habits, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You will take part in safety meetings and job hazard analyses and be expected to meet established welding procedures and inspection criteria.
Full time
Multi-Process Combo Pipe Welder
Lake Charles, LA
Join a busy fabrication shop in Lake Charles as a Multi-Process Combo Pipe Welder supporting energy and EPC projects. You’ll run GTAW (TIG), SMAW (stick) and Flux Core welding in multiple positions to meet ASME/AWS quality and certification standards. This is a shop-based role (no per diem). Heavy shop-fabrication experience is preferred. Candidates must take and pass a weld test to qualify; strong attention to safety, fit-to-work practices, and consistent attendance are required. Opportunities exist to expand certifications and technical skills while receiving full benefits and a 401(k) match.
Full time
Welding Engineer
Walker, LA
Join a busy fabrication shop in Walker, LA as the on-site Welding Engineer. You’ll provide hands-on technical support, ensure welding work meets ASME and customer specs, and work directly with production and quality teams to keep projects moving and compliant. This is a full-time, on-site role in a manufacturing/fabrication environment. You’ll develop and maintain welding procedures, monitor welder performance, troubleshoot welding and fit-up issues, and drive practical improvements to welding processes and documentation.
Full time
TIG Welder — 5G Pipe (Walker, LA)
Walker, LA
Experienced TIG welder needed in Walker, LA to weld 2” schedule 80 pipe in the 5G position. This role requires producing welds that meet visual inspection and x‑ray standards while working safely and with minimal supervision. Expect hands-on pipe prep, TIG setup, welding in multiple positions, and finishing work. You will work from welding instructions and drawings, follow specified amperage/voltage settings, and participate in safety meetings and JSAs. This is a physically demanding role — you must be able to handle standing, bending, and lifting while maintaining high-quality welds under inspection standards.
Full time
TIG Unlimited Welder
Walker, LA
TIG Unlimited Welder needed in Walker, LA for project work on pipe and general welding assignments. This is hands-on work — you’ll TIG 2.5" double-heavy pipe in the 6G position to x-ray quality, set up your equipment, and run welds in all positions with minimal supervision. Base pay starts at $30/hr with pay increases up to $37/hr for qualified combo welders. You must pass a stringent on-site weld test (all TIG welds must pass visual inspection and x-ray). Work is project-based with day and night shifts available (10% night differential). Benefits eligibility begins within the first 30 days; this role does not include per diem.