TIG Tackers Welders

Tarpon Specialty Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Tarpon Specialty Services is seeking TIG Tackers to weld on active industrial piping projects in the Walker/Baton Rouge area. You will work with experienced pipe fitters and welders performing TIG tacking to ensure quality from day one.

This full-time role offers steady hours with overtime and per diem for qualified travelers. Candidates should have hands-on TIG tacking experience in industrial or construction environments and be safety-minded. Tarpon provides equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on TIG tacking experience on pipe — industrial or construction environment preferred.
• Ability to produce clean, consistent tacks that hold fit-up and meet weld quality standards.
• Familiarity with pipe fit-up, hand tools, grinders, and prep work.
• Safety-conscious, dependable, and able to work at pace.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG tacking welding on pipe and piping components per specifications and fit-up requirements.
• Assist pipe fitters with layout, fit-up, and assembly of piping systems.
• Read and interpret basic pipe drawings, isometrics, and weld symbols.
• Cut, grind, and prep materials as needed prior to tacking.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow all company safety policies and site-specific procedures.

Skills

TIG welding experience

Quality tack welds

Pipe fit-up knowledge

Safety-conscious

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Outdoor work readiness

Reliable transportation

Tools

Hand tools

Grinders

Prep work

Job description

TIG Tacker Welder – Industrial Piping | Tarpon Specialty Services | Walker / Baton Rouge, LA

Put your TIG welding skills to work on active industrial jobsites in the Baton Rouge area. Steady hours, competitive pay, and a crew that takes the work seriously.

Position Overview

Tarpon Specialty Services is hiring TIG Tackers welders for industrial piping projects in the Walker / Baton Rouge, LA area. You'll work alongside experienced pipe fitters and welders performing TIG tacking on piping systems in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is for someone who knows their way around a TIG torch and is ready to produce quality work from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform TIG tacking welding on pipe and piping components per specifications and fit-up requirements

• Assist pipe fitters with layout, fit-up, and assembly of piping systems

• Read and interpret basic pipe drawings, isometrics, and weld symbols

• Cut, grind, and prep materials as needed prior to tacking

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

• Follow all company safety policies and site-specific procedures

Requirements

• Hands-on TIG tacking experience on pipe — industrial or construction environment preferred

• Ability to produce clean, consistent tacks that hold fit-up and meet weld quality standards

• Familiarity with pipe fit-up, hand tools, grinders, and prep work

• Safety-conscious, dependable, and able to work at pace

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Must pass a drug screen and background check

• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite

Schedule & Pay

• Full-time — 40+ hours per week with overtime available

• Competitive pay based on experience and skill level

• Per diem available for qualified travelers

About Tarpon Specialty Services

Tarpon Specialty Services is a Gulf Coast-based skilled trades staffing firm supporting large-scale industrial, construction, and energy projects across Texas, Louisiana, and beyond. We put skilled craft workers on major projects and treat our people right — consistent work, competitive pay, and a team that shows up.

Tarpon Specialty Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.