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Overview

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, seeking motivated and reliable Heat-Treating Assistants to support Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) and related thermal processes. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and opportunities for advancement in specialized industrial services.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in setup, operation, and breakdown of heat-treating equipment.
  • Clean and prepare components for heat treatment following safety and client specifications.
  • Lay out and secure insulation, heating elements, and monitoring hardware on piping, vessels, or weld zones.
  • Monitor temperature controllers and data recorders to support certified technicians during operations.
  • Cut and apply thermocouples accurately and securely under technician supervision.
  • Retrieve and organize documentation, charts, and materials to support job setup and reporting.
  • Follow strict safety procedures related to high-temperature equipment, electrical hazards, and confined or elevated work areas.
  • Maintain tools, consumables, and equipment in safe, working conditions.
  • Travel to client sites as required, sometimes for extended assignments or turnaround schedules.
  • Perform general labor duties related to rigging, lifting, and access equipment setup.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.
  • Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and measurement devices.
  • Willingness to travel and work in various environments typically found in Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Power, Municipality, Aerospace, and other settings.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.
  • Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.
  • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
  • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Benefits

401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $19/hr, this posting comes in about 55% below the $42/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA, where the middle half runs $31–$58/hr across 73 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 1% 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 Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 103 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 64 different employers. 46 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 315 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

TEAM, Inc. currently has 6 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), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). 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 $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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