Welder 1st shift

We are seeking skilled Welders to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will perform a variety of welding, fit-up, cutting, repair, and inspection activities on large metal components used in production. Successful candidates will have experience reading blueprints, operating welding equipment, maintaining high-quality workmanship, and working safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, structural integrity, and production efficiency while supporting the fabrication of complex steel components.

Key Responsibilities

Perform precision welding, fit-up, cutting, and repair work on metal components according to production specifications.

Prepare, align, position, and assemble materials prior to welding.

Operate welding, saw welding, and other fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.

Conduct visual inspections and quality checks to verify weld integrity and conformance to specifications.

Perform repair work on welds as needed to meet quality and production standards.

Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, drawings, and technical documentation.

Maintain proper alignment and dimensional accuracy throughout the fabrication process.

Troubleshoot basic equipment and welding-related issues.

Follow all safety policies, procedures, and quality requirements.

Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support manufacturing goals.

Maintain a clean and organized work area and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Previous welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy industrial environment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.

Experience with MIG, Flux Core, Submerged Arc, or other industrial welding processes preferred.

Strong understanding of welding quality standards and inspection requirements.

Experience with fitting, alignment, fabrication, and metalworking practices.

Ability to use measuring tools and perform accurate layout work.

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) inspection or repair experience is a plus.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and every other weekend.

Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment, including standing, bending, lifting, and working around large steel components.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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