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Overview

TAIT partners with artists and brands to create innovative live experiences. Gallagher Staging and Productions, an industry leader in production staging and custom fabrication, is seeking a Fabricator/Welder to assist in the production of standard and custom projects.

Responsibilities

  • Read design drawings and work instructions to complete projects accurately.
  • Measure and cut materials to specified dimensions.
  • Work in multiple areas including carpentry, hand grinding, and polishing.
  • Assist in assembling and building components for various sets.
  • MIG and TIG weld stainless steel and aluminum components in flat or vertical positions.
  • Examine work pieces for defects and measure them for conformance with specifications.
  • Safely operate basic shop equipment and machinery.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure the quality of finished projects.
  • Maintain a safe, clean work area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
  • Basic construction skills to work with steel, aluminum, wood, foam, and more.
  • Proficient in using various power tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient in basic computer software programs; Google Suite products a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs. regularly.
  • Ability to stand for long hours and use hands and wrists continuously.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated with the initiative to learn and be trained on various equipment and processes.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Additional Information

  • Salary commensurate with experience: $20 per hour.
  • The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical limitations or disabilities.
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How this job compares in La Mirada, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 39% below the $33/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across California, where the middle half runs $26–$37/hr across 58 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 5% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in La Mirada, CA

La Mirada, CA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across California as a whole we're tracking 603 other active welding openings from 299 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Volt (15), and Honeywell Aerospace (14). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Long Beach at $40/hr, and Los Angeles at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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