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Overview

TAIT partners with artists and brands to create innovative experiences, and Gallagher Staging provides custom staging for various events. They are seeking a Fabricator/Welder to assist in their Fabrication Warehouse.

Responsibilities

  • Read design drawings and work instructions to complete projects accurately.
  • Measure and cut materials to specified dimensions.
  • Work in multiple areas including carpentry, hand grinding, and polishing.
  • Assist with assembling and building components for various sets.
  • Perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components.
  • Examine work pieces for defects and measure them for conformance.
  • Safely operate basic shop equipment and machinery.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure quality of finished projects.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
  • Basic construction skills with steel, aluminum, wood, foam, and more.
  • Proficient in using various power tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient in basic computer software programs; Google Suite products a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs. regularly.
  • Ability to stand for long hours and use hands and wrists continuously.
  • Ability to maintain work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated with the initiative to learn and be trained.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
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How this job compares in La Mirada, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across California currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$36/hr across 58 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 La Mirada, CA

La Mirada, CA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across California as a whole we're tracking 592 other active welding openings from 268 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

TAIT currently has 1 other opening 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 (37), Vast (18), and Relativity Space (17). 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 Gardena at $73/hr, Redondo Beach at $72/hr, and Pasadena at $61/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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