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A+ Combo Welder (FCAW, GTAW, SAW or SMAW Arc Gouging) (Req #: 6413)

PALA Interstate, LLC
locationHammond, LA, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/25/2026
Full Time

Date Posted: 04/23/2026
Location: Hammond, LA
Job Category: Basic Application (PALA)
Salary Interval: Full Time
Pay Range: N/A

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PALA Interstate, LLC


PALA is hiring Welders for shop/fabrication work in Hammond, La. Join an employee-owned team that values craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Perform FCAW and GTAW welding on pressure vessels, including shells, heads, and nozzle connections
  2. Weld in multiple positions (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 6G as required)
  3. Interpret welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and WPS/PQR documentation
  4. Set up welding equipment and select proper parameters for various materials and thicknesses
  5. Execute root passes (TIG) and fill/cap passes (Flux Core) to meet code requirements
  6. Maintain proper heat input and distortion control during welding
  7. Perform visual inspection of welds and ensure readiness for NDE (RT, UT, PT, MT)
  8. Repair weld defects in accordance with approved procedures
  9. Maintain a clean and safe work area following all safety protocols
  10. Coordinate with fitters, QC inspectors, and supervisors to ensure workflow efficiency

Qualifications

  1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  2. 3–5+ years of experience welding on ASME pressure vessels or heavy industrial fabrication
  3. Proven experience with both FCAW and GTAW processes
  4. Current or previous ASME Section IX welding qualifications preferred
  5. Ability to pass weld tests in multiple positions (including 6G)
  6. Strong understanding of weld symbols, joint design, and fit-up requirements
  7. Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials

Pay & schedule

  1. $26.00–$40.00/hr. (based on skills)
  2. 10-hour shifts: 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (paid through a 30-minute lunch)
  3. Overtime available
  4. Long term employment
  5. No rainouts

Benefits

  1. Employee-owned ESOP benefits after a year of employment
  2. Paid time off: 2 weeks’ vacation + 5 paid holidays
  3. Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term, Long-term

A+ Combo Welder: FCAW/GTAW/SAW/SMAW + arc gouging; or FCAW + GTAW and able to fit


PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.





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