MIG Welders for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Welding10%Welders (Tool)5%Heavy Lifting4%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
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EXPRO AMERICASIdeal steel
Time at current job
2-5 years71%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
MIG Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $52,194 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,287 – $60,155 yearly
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Combo Welder/ Blueprint construction cutter
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsWeldingWelders (Tool)Schedule ManagementTeam BuildingPipe welder
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsTanker EndorsementCDLNCCER CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsTIG WeldingWeldingFCAWFlux-Cored WeldingCombo Pipe Welder
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)FCAWOffshore Pipe Welder
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DRadiation Health & Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourWelding+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWelder/Fitter
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementShop Foreman/ junior pm
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesDriver's LicenseCDL CX Endorsement+5 moreSkills
EHSLeadershipCommunication SkillsFabricationOil ChangePlasma Cutting
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What's the average time to fill a MIG welder role?
The average time to fill a MIG welder role is 145 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do MIG welders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a MIG welder include: welding, welders (tool) and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for MIG welders?
Common licenses or certifications for MIG welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to MIG welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to MIG welders include: welder, lead welder/fabricator and welder/fitter.
What level of education is common for a MIG welder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a MIG welder in Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a MIG welder?
Most MIG welders have 14 years of professional experience.
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