Welder

Now hiring for a Welder

Location: Kenner, LA

Pay Rate: $19.75 – $30.10 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 6 AM – 4:30 PM

Weld Like a Rock Star. Welders Needed

Looking for Welder jobs in Kenner where your welding skills help build quality products? This opportunity lets you apply your craftsmanship to fabricate, join, and repair metal components while supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Welder career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Perform MIG, Flux Core, and TIG welding according to job specifications
• Fit, position, and weld stainless and carbon steel components
• Read blueprints, layouts, and welding symbols to complete assemblies accurately
• Use fixtures and tooling to properly position components
• Perform fitting and layout work while maintaining weld quality and specifications
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and quality
• Follow established safety procedures and welding practices

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Vocational training, welding certification, or technical education is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive welding experience with GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GTAW (TIG)
• Experience welding stainless steel, carbon steel, or a combination of both
• Combination fitter/welder experience with thin-gauge stainless and carbon steel
• Ability to read and work from blueprints
• Working knowledge of welding symbols
• Experience using fixturing and tooling
• Ability to perform semi-complex fitting and layout work
• Must successfully complete a weld test during the interview
• Applicants must bring their own welding helmet for the weld test

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, fabrication, structural welding, or production environments is preferred.
• Experience using grinders, saws, cutting equipment, and metal fabrication tools is beneficial.
• Knowledge of weld inspection, blueprint interpretation, and quality control procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate craftsmanship, dependability, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a Welder.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in welding positions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift metal components, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely wear welding helmets, gloves, and required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely work around welding equipment, sparks, heat, and fabrication machinery while following established safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for skill development and career growth.

“They get you on the job fast” -Marvin, Staffmark Associate

Get in, gear up, and weld your way forward. Apply today.

What You Will Do

As a Welder you will prepare materials, set up welding equipment, perform MIG welding operations, inspect completed welds, read blueprints, verify measurements, and help fabricate metal components according to engineering specifications. You will maintain welding equipment, follow quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while producing consistent, high-quality work.

The Welder helps transform raw materials into finished products through skilled MIG welding and metal fabrication techniques. This role combines craftsmanship, technical knowledge, and attention to detail to support efficient manufacturing.

Successful Welder professionals understand welding processes, fabrication methods, and quality inspection while maintaining safe working practices throughout production. Strong problem-solving skills help achieve consistent welding results.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy welding and precision fabrication.