Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Shafting Process Technician to join our Shafting Department within a dynamic industrial and machining environment. This role supports shafting operations, post weld heat treatment (PWHT), and general production processes in our shafting department shop.

Responsibilities

  • Perform post weld heat treatment (PWHT) and stress relief on shafts and related components using Miller Pro Heat 35 induction heating systems.
  • Set up, operate, and monitor induction heating equipment for controlled heat cycles according to specifications.
  • Assist in shafting operations, including measuring, cutting, prepping, assembling, and finishing shaft components.
  • Support heat treating processes (inductive preferred).
  • Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely to move materials and components.
  • Perform hand grinding and deburring of metal components.
  • Work with metal components in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Perform general mechanical troubleshooting and equipment handling.
  • Operate and monitor production machinery and support shafting repair processes.
  • Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on heat treatment and production equipment.
  • Support machinists and technicians in rebuilding and repairing components within the shafting department.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and process documentation accurately.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA safety standards.
  • Follow operational procedures and quality control standards consistently.
  • Assist in training and mentoring new technicians on shafting processes and equipment operation.

Requirements

  • Experience operating Miller Pro Heat 35 or equivalent induction heating equipment (required).
  • Hands-on experience in post weld heat treat (PWHT) and stress relief procedures (required).
  • Experience operating overhead cranes (required).
  • Forklift experience or certification preferred.
  • Experience with heat treating processes (induction preferred).
  • Mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or industrial trades.
  • Experience working with metal components in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with hand grinding and deburring.
  • Familiarity with shafting operations and rotating equipment repair preferred.
  • Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and perform physical work safely.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
  • Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and overtime as required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Full-time 12-hour shifts with overtime opportunities.
  • Opportunities for skill development and advancement.
  • Training in specialized rotating equipment and machining processes.
  • Supportive and safety-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
Dental
Life Insurance
PTO
Vision

How this job compares in Vernon, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $30/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $33/hr median for welding jobs across California, whose middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 454 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 33% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Vernon, CA

Vernon, CA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 577 other active welding openings from 282 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Vernon, or widen the search to California.

Bender CCP, Inc. currently has 2 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). 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 $71/hr, Long Beach at $49/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Shafting Process Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.