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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Senior Level Welder is skilled in GTAW welding techniques to assemble containers made from low carbon steel or stainless steel.  Welds will be helium leak tested before being exposed to high vacuum and high-pressure processes.   This welder is highly proficient using tools such as metal shear, band saw, cut off saw, leak detector, manual mill, grinders, sanding equipment and general shop tools. Advises and trains junior level welders in safe use of these tools. Fabricates tooling and equipment as needed for production support and development of new processes.  Trains junior level welders in these activities. Identifies equipment needed for welding area.  Maintains safe stock level of consumables used in the welding area. Supports production by providing mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment as needed. Maintains vacuum system for bake out ovens. Maintains shop cleanliness by mopping, dusting, dumping trash and general housekeeping. Attention will be given to applicants that can demonstrate working knowledge  of, but not limited to

Manual Mill Tig Welding Helium Leak check Fraction to decimal conversion Sheet Metal layout, shearing, and rolling

A test will be given during the interview. Please bring your own helmet and gloves to interview.

This job requires the ability to lift 50lbs. Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Welding skill check, background check, and drug test will be performed before hiring.

Local candidate within 30-minutes commuting distance is welcome to apply.

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How this job compares in Fremont, 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–$40/hr across 338 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 Fremont, CA

Fremont, CA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across California as a whole we're tracking 440 other active welding openings from 215 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Fremont, or widen the search to California.

Energy Jobline ZR currently has 5 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 (26), 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 Santa Ana at $48/hr, Long Beach at $42/hr, and Los Angeles at $38/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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