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Welder jobs in New Orleans, LA
Welders join metal with MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core processes, reading weld symbols and holding tolerances for structural, pipe, and fabrication work.
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$17–$41/hr
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$53k
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Looking for full-time, part-time, and weekend-only availability. Will work with your schedule! Who We Are National Assemblers, Inc is family-owned and the largest retail assembly company in the world, with over 10 Millio…
Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. TWE) is seeking applicants for an entry, mid, or senior level Construction Materials Testing Technician in our New Orleans, Louisiana facility. This position will require testing and inspecti…
About Us Family-owned and operated for over 40 years, Lamarque Motor Company strongly believes in our commitment to our community and employees. We understand the importance of our employees and believe our success is at…
$35 - $55 per hour
Automotive Service Technician Metairie, LA Quick Snapshot * Job Type: Full-time * Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour * Schedule: Monday - Friday * Benefits: New State-of-the-Art A/C & Heated Bays, Medical, and 401(k) About Ma…
$36.38 per hour
use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. OVERVIEW The Iron Worker ( Welder/ Fabricator) is responsible for assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing complic…
$29.57 per hour
The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North Amer…
$38 per hour
The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North Amer…
$36.38 per hour
The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North Amer…
Management company seeks a skilled welder for our Apartment Communities located on the West bank and East bank. Must be able to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Full time position with excellent benefit…
$26 - $30 per hour
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN – MOBILITY EQUIPMENT Location: New Orleans, LA 70087 Pay: $26.00–$30.00/hour Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Training: Company-Paid Training & Travel POSITION OVERVIEW Our client i…
$50k - $65k
We are seeking an experienced industrial mechanic/electronic technician for a facility with world class uptime requirements. Candidates should have expert knowledge of electrical and mechanical components. Responsibiliti…
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What welders earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$23 | $36k–$47k |
| Journeyman | $22–$29 | $45k–$61k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$41 | $58k–$85k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
MIG, TIG, and stick weldingBlueprint and weld symbol readingFit-up and fabricationGrinding and prepMeasurement and layoutMetallurgy basicsWelding safety and PPEAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which processes and positions are you certified in?
Be exact: process, position (such as 3G or 6G), and the code, like AWS D1.1. Offer to take a weld test on the spot; most shops will give one anyway.
How do you prepare a joint for a clean structural weld?
Cover cleaning to bright metal, bevel and gap per the WPS, and proper fit-up and tacking. Prep discipline predicts x-ray results.
What do you check when your welds start getting porosity?
Walk the causes: gas flow and leaks, contaminated base metal, wire or electrode condition, drafts. Systematic beats trial and error.
Tell me about the tightest-tolerance fabrication you have done.
Describe the part, the tolerance, and how you controlled distortion with sequencing, clamping, or heat management.
How do you read a WPS, and why does it matter?
Explain that it sets the qualified parameters: process, filler, amperage, position. Working inside it keeps the weld, and the certification, valid.
What is your experience with inspection, like bend tests or x-ray?
Give your pass rates if you know them, and describe fixing a failed test. Owning results shows shop maturity.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For welders specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List AWS certifications precisely: code, process, and position, such as D1.1 3G/4G FCAW.
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State your processes with hours or years each: MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core.
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Name the materials you weld: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, or exotic alloys.
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Quantify quality with x-ray or bend-test pass rates on pipe or structural work.
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Mention fabrication skills beyond the arc: fit-up, layout, and print reading.
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Include industry context, such as structural steel, pipeline, shipyard, or production fab.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Welder Trainee
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Welder
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Certified Welder
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Welding Inspector (CWI) or Shop Lead
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