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Overview

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Cudahy, CA, to perform cylinder maintenance and facility upkeep while contributing to a strong safety culture. The role involves operating a forklift and ensuring efficient processes in cylinder testing and repair.

Responsibilities

  • Repair leaks, inspect, and dispose of defective cylinders.
  • Paint cylinders as needed.
  • Operate a forklift to move products throughout the facility.
  • Perform general cleaning tasks and basic facility maintenance.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Gas industry and cylinder maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Proficient in mechanical operations or skilled in mechanical tasks.
  • Knowledge of equipment such as hydrostatic and ultrasonic testers.
  • Ability to push, pull, move and/or lift 40-70 pounds occasionally.
  • Willingness to work overtime is required.
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates personal ownership for safety.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • 2nd shift position.
  • Location: Cudahy, CA, United States.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Cudahy, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 18% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 454 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 24% 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 Cudahy, CA

Cudahy, CA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across California as a whole we're tracking 577 other active welding openings from 281 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 (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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