Authement Iron Works

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🔧 NOW HIRING: Junior Metal Fabricator / Installer

Looking to grow your skills in metal fabrication and installation with a company that takes pride in quality work?

We are a well-established ornamental iron and metal fabrication company in the New Orleans area looking for a motivated junior fabricator / installer to join our team.

We build and install:

Custom gates
Railings
Fences
Structural steel
Custom metalwork

This is a great opportunity for someone with basic welding experience who wants to continue learning and building a long-term career in the trades.

🔨 Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with fabrication and installation of ornamental iron and structural steel
MIG, Stick, and basic TIG welding
Using shop tools and equipment safely
Assisting with field installations
Reading basic shop drawings and measurements
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment

✅ Requirements:

Some welding experience required
Welding certification strongly preferred
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift 50–80 lbs regularly
Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
Must be drug free
Must follow safety rules and wear proper PPE

Construction, fabrication, or installation experience is a big plus.

💰 Pay:
Starting at $17/hour

Full-time position with:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off

⚠️ Important:
This is physical work and includes both shop and outdoor job site work. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and leaving every job site better than we found it.

If you’re hardworking, dependable, and serious about learning the trade, we’d like to hear from you.

📩 Apply by emailing:
[email protected]

Photos of welding or fabrication work are encouraged.

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★★★★★ New Review for Authement Iron Works by Suzette "We had a great experience with Authement Iron Works--from estimate to completion. We would highly recommend."

Great review from Walter... "Authement always has done me right. Just completed a small job for me that wasn’t worth their time. I am very grateful! Tx Ben."

★★★★★ New Review for Authement Iron Works by Walter "Authement always has done me right. Just completed a small job for me that wasn’t worth their time. I am very grateful! Tx Ben."

Great review from Patrick... "The welders came out to the jobsite and repaired our gate and replaced parts of the fence that were missing. They did a good job and cleaned up after they were done."

★★★★ New Review for Authement Iron Works by Patrick "The welders came out to the jobsite and repaired our gate and replaced parts of the fence that were missing. They did a good job and cleaned up after they were done."

Great review from James... "The finish product is always to our satisfaction"

★★★★★ New Review for Authement Iron Works by James "The finish product is always to our satisfaction"

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Great review from Kaitlin... "Ben was great to work with and produced a quality product for my project!"

★★★★★ New Review for Authement Iron Works by Kaitlin "Ben was great to work with and produced a quality product for my project!"

Great review from Mary... "Authement did an excellent job on my beautiful iron rails. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends. They provided excellent service."

★★★★★ New Review for Authement Iron Works by Mary "Authement did an excellent job on my beautiful iron rails. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends. They provided excellent service."