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Overview

Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA, specializing in premium products for the automotive aftermarket industry, including catalytic converters and performance exhaust systems. The company is focused on growth through new business development and product introduction.

Responsibilities

  • Perform spin welding operations using hand welder equipment per checklist
  • Execute TIG welding (GTAW) on precision or specialized components
  • Perform valve assembly welding per sequence and coating preparation work instructions
  • Operate robotic welding systems, monitor weld quality, and perform adjustments
  • Program robotic welder parameters and load weld programs
  • Perform heat exchanger welding per handling and safety procedures
  • Complete all Welder I responsibilities as applicable
  • Support continuous improvement and knowledge transfer to Welder I team members
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require a technical welding certification or degree
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or welding environment is typically required, though on-the-job training may be provided
  • Minimum of 5 years preferred in welding stainless-steel products and familiarity with the MIG welding process
  • Ability to read and interpret complex work instructions and assembly drawings
  • Robot operation or programming experience preferred for advanced robot roles
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
  • Demonstrated proficiency in welding setup parameters and quality inspection

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Bilingual training available in English and Spanish
  • Requires prolonged standing of up to 8 hours at a time
  • Requires lifting of 50 lbs, with assistance for over 50 lbs
  • PPE is mandatory for certain welding operations

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Oceanside, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting comes in about 26% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 459 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 14% 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 Oceanside, CA

Oceanside, CA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 583 other active welding openings from 284 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Oceanside, or widen the search to 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.

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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