Job Description

Overview

The Welder I position on the 2nd shift involves performing various welding tasks, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality and safety in the work environment. The role requires collaboration with other team members and adherence to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding tasks using various methods such as GTAW, PAW, and Resistance Welding.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to complete work accurately.
  • Cut, shape, and assemble metal parts according to instructions.
  • Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
  • Set up welding equipment and maintain tools in safe, working condition.
  • Select appropriate welding materials and consumables for each job.
  • Operate basic hand and power tools for preparation and finishing tasks.
  • Maintain inventory of welding materials and report shortages.
  • Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
  • Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure a safe work environment.
  • Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions to supervisors.
  • Participate in safety training and maintain compliance with welding certifications.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed, including materials used and job progress.
  • Report completed work and any issues or defects to supervisors promptly.
  • Work closely with other welders, fabricators, and production team members.
  • Assist higher-level welders or technicians as needed for complex tasks.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding work progress and challenges.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum one (1) year of welding experience.
  • Basic knowledge of welding techniques and processes (GTAW, PAW, Resistance).
  • Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
  • Physical stamina and manual dexterity.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and following procedures.
  • Completion of a welding training program or vocational certification preferred.

How this job compares in Corona, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across California currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$38/hr across 314 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Corona, CA

Corona, 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 399 other active welding openings from 207 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 (20), Aerotek (17), 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 Santa Ana at $48/hr, Los Angeles at $38/hr, and Hawthorne at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder I 2nd shift figures were last recalculated when this page was built.