Structural Welder Jobs in New Orleans, LA
Weld hulls, decks, bulkheads, and steel structures — new build and repair.
What structural welders earn around New Orleans
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area, via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop. Cost of living here runs about 6% below the national average — your paycheck goes further. AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates — specific pay is discussed when you apply.
What a structural welder does at AMS
Structural welders build and repair the steel that holds a vessel together — hulls, bulkheads, decks, foundations, catwalks, and platforms — welding to structural code on onshore and offshore projects, new constructions, retrofits, and repairs. Flux-core, stick, and MIG in tight, out-of-position spots. AMS handles every aspect to the highest quality standards.
Marine work in the New Orleans market
Greater New Orleans has been a shipbuilding and repair center on the lower Mississippi for generations, with active repair yards on the Harvey Canal and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. It's part of the Louisiana market AMS recruits from.
- Bollinger Quick Repair (Harvey)
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
- Metro population
- 988,763
- Median household income
- $62,271
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 93.738
Source: U.S. Census ACS · BEA.
Structural Welder jobs in New Orleans — FAQ
How much do structural welders make in New Orleans, LA?
In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metro Area, structural welders earn a median of about $30.42 per hour — typically $21.89–$39.71 per hour (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop). AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates; the pay for a specific role is discussed when you apply.
Does AMS hire structural welders in New Orleans?
AMS recruits structural welders across the Gulf Coast, including the New Orleans market, for marine fabrication and repair work. Apply and tell us your trade, your experience, and whether you can travel.
What do I need to get hired as a structural welder?
Welding roles generally require current certification and the ability to pass a weld test. All roles require the ability to pass a shipyard safety orientation and a drug screen, and a TWIC card is often needed for yard access. Bring your certifications and experience — apply and an AMS representative will go over the specifics.
Is travel or per-diem work available?
AMS staffs marine projects across the Gulf Coast, and travel with per-diem is common in this trade. If you're open to traveling for the right job, note it on your application — it opens up more work.
Ready to work as a structural welder in New Orleans?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.