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Mission Critical Group · Belle Chasse, LA
Base pay range $18.00/hr - $25.00/hr full-time Posted Sep 22, 2026 · 9 days ago
Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power systems and solutions provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future. Job Description The Blaster is responsible for preparing metal parts and welded assemblies by blasting surfaces to remove rust, dirt, and other contaminants. This role ensures that all parts meet quality standards before advancing to the next step in the production process. The Blaster works within the manufacturing team to support on-time delivery of high-quality products.
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Pay & demand for Explosives Workers & Blasting in Louisiana
This listing pays about $44,720/yr
(midpoint) — around the 67th percentile for
Explosives Workers & Blasting in New Orleans–Metairie metro: a typical pay range.
$35,03010th
$39,900median
$51,68090th
- Median pay
- $39,900/yr
- Typical range
- $36,970 – $47,090
- Average pay
- $43,530/yr
- Employed in Louisiana
- 130
- Share of LA jobs
- 0.07 per 1,000
Typical path: HS diploma plus apprenticeship or trade school typical
Living in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Median rent
- $1,182/mo
- Median home value
- $248,000
- Median household income
- $62,271/yr
- Population
- 988,763
A month at this job's midpoint pay would cover about 3.2 months of median rent here.
HUD fair market rent (FY2026, Plaquemines Parish):
$1,113/mo 1BR · $1,331/mo 2BR — a 2BR at FMR takes about 36% of this job's monthly midpoint pay.
Wage estimates: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, 2025 annual estimates, occupation 475032 — Explosives Workers & Blasting. Percentile is an estimate for comparison, not a guarantee. Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.