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Arc Welder jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and shipbuilding, at every level from entry-level helper to lead and foreman, with specializations in MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company Overview Steel Forgings, Inc. (SFI) is an established Shreveport, Louisiana manufacturer of carbon steel buttweld pipe fittings, serving the energy industry for 80 years. Our tees, elbows, reducers, caps, and saddles are made in the USA and used in pipeline and energy infrastructure across the country. We are a stable, growing, family-owned company that is actively investing in new equipment, our facility, and our people.
Position Summary The Cylinder Shop Assistant helps ensure that SFI’s cylinder and pipe processing operations run safely, accurately, and efficiently to keep production moving smoothly.
This is a hands-on position in our cylinder/pipe department that involves performing essential cutting, trimming, heat-code stamping, and material-handling tasks. Responsibilities include using cutting torches, reading blueprints and tape measures, operating forklifts, and assisting with various shop tasks to support overall manufacturing goals.
The right candidate is a dependable self-starter with a strong, team-first attitude who takes ownership of their duties, demonstrates excellent punctuality, and is eager to learn and expand their skill set.
Operational Responsibilities
- Torch cutting and trimming: Safely operate cutting torches to perform cylinder cut-offs, hole cutting, and tee trimming according to production requirements.
- Blueprint reading and measurement: Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions, accurately using tape measures to verify cut locations and dimensions.
- Material identification and heat coding: Accurately stamp heat codes onto processed cylinders and pipe sections to maintain material traceability.
- Forklift operation: Safely operate a forklift to move, stage, and handle heavy steel materials, cylinders, and components throughout the shop.
- Shop support: Perform additional shop duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors to support continuous workflow across the plant.
- Workplace organization: Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work area in compliance with plant safety guidelines.
Cross-Functional Responsibilities
- Work professionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, and management personnel.
- Clearly communicate operational questions, material issues, or safety concerns to team members and supervisors.
- Follow all plant safety protocols and actively participate in maintaining a safe, productive environment.
- Support continuous improvement of cylinder shop methods and production workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure and basic shop blueprints.
- Practical experience using a cutting torch for metal cutting and trimming.
- Forklift operator skills and material-handling experience.
- Strong work ethic, self-starter mindset, and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong, team-first attitude with effective communication skills.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and consistent punctuality.
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing shop needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in steel manufacturing, fabrication, pipe fittings, or heavy industrial environments.
- Experience with heat code stamping, material traceability, or shop-floor documentation.
- Familiarity with additional shop equipment and hand tools.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a manufacturing facility.
- Ability to perform frequent active movements, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, and climbing.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness and ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility with seasonal heat, airborne dust, noise, and active manufacturing machinery.
- Larger pipe sections and materials are moved with forklifts, cranes, or approved material-handling equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Overtime eligibility.
- Monthly, Summer, and Fall bonuses based on company and personal performance.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan and Profit Sharing plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Training, development, and skill acquisition opportunities.
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing American manufacturer.
Work Environment
This is hot forming work in a heavy manufacturing plant. The shop is hot, especially in summer, and the work is physical. We are upfront about that because we want people who know what they are signing up for and take pride in doing tough work well. SFI provides required PPE and runs an active heat illness prevention program with hydration, rest breaks, and monitored work areas.
Equal Opportunity
Steel Forgings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- cutting torch: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Shreveport, LA 71107 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Company Overview Steel Forgings, Inc. (SFI) is an established Shreveport, Louisiana manufacturer of carbon steel buttweld pipe fittings, serving the energy industry for 80 years. Our tees, elbows, reducers, caps, and saddles are made in the USA and used in pipeline and energy infrastructure across the country. We are a stable, growing, family-owned company that is actively investing in new equipment, our facility, and our people.
Position Summary The Cylinder Shop Assistant helps ensure that SFI’s cylinder and pipe processing operations run safely, accurately, and efficiently to keep production moving smoothly.
This is a hands-on position in our cylinder/pipe department that involves performing essential cutting, trimming, heat-code stamping, and material-handling tasks. Responsibilities include using cutting torches, reading blueprints and tape measures, operating forklifts, and assisting with various shop tasks to support overall manufacturing goals.
The right candidate is a dependable self-starter with a strong, team-first attitude who takes ownership of their duties, demonstrates excellent punctuality, and is eager to learn and expand their skill set.
Operational Responsibilities
- Torch cutting and trimming: Safely operate cutting torches to perform cylinder cut-offs, hole cutting, and tee trimming according to production requirements.
- Blueprint reading and measurement: Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions, accurately using tape measures to verify cut locations and dimensions.
- Material identification and heat coding: Accurately stamp heat codes onto processed cylinders and pipe sections to maintain material traceability.
- Forklift operation: Safely operate a forklift to move, stage, and handle heavy steel materials, cylinders, and components throughout the shop.
- Shop support: Perform additional shop duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors to support continuous workflow across the plant.
- Workplace organization: Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work area in compliance with plant safety guidelines.
Cross-Functional Responsibilities
- Work professionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, and management personnel.
- Clearly communicate operational questions, material issues, or safety concerns to team members and supervisors.
- Follow all plant safety protocols and actively participate in maintaining a safe, productive environment.
- Support continuous improvement of cylinder shop methods and production workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure and basic shop blueprints.
- Practical experience using a cutting torch for metal cutting and trimming.
- Forklift operator skills and material-handling experience.
- Strong work ethic, self-starter mindset, and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong, team-first attitude with effective communication skills.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and consistent punctuality.
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing shop needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in steel manufacturing, fabrication, pipe fittings, or heavy industrial environments.
- Experience with heat code stamping, material traceability, or shop-floor documentation.
- Familiarity with additional shop equipment and hand tools.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a manufacturing facility.
- Ability to perform frequent active movements, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, and climbing.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness and ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility with seasonal heat, airborne dust, noise, and active manufacturing machinery.
- Larger pipe sections and materials are moved with forklifts, cranes, or approved material-handling equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Overtime eligibility.
- Monthly, Summer, and Fall bonuses based on company and personal performance.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan and Profit Sharing plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Training, development, and skill acquisition opportunities.
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing American manufacturer.
Work Environment
This is hot forming work in a heavy manufacturing plant. The shop is hot, especially in summer, and the work is physical. We are upfront about that because we want people who know what they are signing up for and take pride in doing tough work well. SFI provides required PPE and runs an active heat illness prevention program with hydration, rest breaks, and monitored work areas.
Equal Opportunity
Steel Forgings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- cutting torch: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Shreveport, LA 71107 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in arc welder jobs.
- AWS Certified Welder (CW) certification or willingness to test on-site
- Proficiency in at least two arc welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, or GTAW
- Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Experience welding in multiple positions including overhead, vertical, and pipe
- High school diploma or GED, with completion of a vocational welding program preferred
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined or elevated spaces
Tips for Your Arc Welder Job Search
List your certifications by process type
Your resume should call out each welding process you're certified in, such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, or FCAW, and the positions you're qualified for, like 3G or 6G. Employers scan for these specifics before reading anything else.
Include your AWS certification number
If you hold an AWS Certified Welder credential, put the certification number and expiration date on your resume. Many employers verify credentials before scheduling interviews, and including the number removes a follow-up step that could slow your application down.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists arc welder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by material and industry
Pipe welding in oil and gas, structural steel in construction, and aluminum in aerospace each require different technique emphasis. Target openings where your dominant material experience aligns with the industry, so your resume reads as a direct match rather than a general candidate.
Prepare a weld test strategy before interviews
Most arc welder interviews end with a hands-on weld test, not just conversation. Know in advance which positions and processes you'll be tested on, and ask the employer beforehand what machine settings and base materials they use so you're not adjusting cold.
Negotiate shift and overtime terms, not just base pay
Arc welder compensation often varies more by shift differential, overtime structure, and travel pay than by base wage. Before accepting an offer, ask specifically about expected weekly hours, night or weekend differentials, and whether per diem applies to travel assignments.
Arc Welder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most arc welders?
The companies hiring the most arc welders right now include Valmont Industries, Hubbell, and Valmont Industries, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Nebraska, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in manufacturing corridors and states with active oil, gas, and infrastructure projects.
How many arc welder jobs are remote?
About 0% of arc welder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most roles require physical presence at a fabrication shop, job site, or vessel. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are welding inspection, quality assurance review, and weld procedure documentation roles that sit adjacent to the hands-on trade.
How do you become an arc welder?
You become an arc welder by completing a vocational welding program at a trade school or community college, which typically covers safety, blueprint reading, and multiple welding processes. After training, you pursue an AWS Certified Welder credential by passing a hands-on weld test in your chosen process and position. Many welders then build experience through apprenticeships or entry-level shop roles before moving into higher-paying pipe or structural positions.
Can you get hired as an arc welder with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level arc welder roles exist specifically for candidates who have completed a vocational program but have limited shop hours. Employers in fabrication shops and manufacturing facilities often hire grinders, helpers, or weld assistants who can test up into certified welder roles after proving their technique on the floor. Passing an in-house weld test matters more than your work history at this stage.
What does the arc welder interview process look like?
The arc welder interview process typically starts with a brief phone or in-person screen to confirm your certifications, process experience, and availability. That is followed by a facility visit where you meet a foreman or lead welder who reviews your background in detail. Most employers then require a hands-on weld test, where you produce one or more weld coupons that are visually inspected or sent for bend testing before a conditional offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to arc welder jobs?
You can find and apply to arc welder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your process certifications, preferred industry, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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