Job Description

Overview

We are excited to welcome a Welder to our team! From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization!

Responsibilities

  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand or using a Welding procedure specification.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
  • MIG weld steel, aluminum and stainless-steel components based on the specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings.
  • Inspect equipment as required to maintain proper function.
  • Follow, create, and help maintain Welding Procedure Specifications.
  • Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.
  • Assemble items as instructed by superintendent.
  • Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area daily and/or when required.
  • Follow all company rules and policies.
  • Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
  • Work with other employees to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Prepare product for shipment.
  • Lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 70 pounds), or using a hoist.
  • Uphold all safety rules, OSHA standards, and quality standards, applicable to the responsibilities above.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in welding and fabrication using MIG or TIG practices.
  • Ability to read tape measure, calipers and angle gauges.
  • Ability to read and understand production assembly drawings, blueprints, specifications, and welding symbols.
  • Effective oral and written communication.
  • Strong Mechanical aptitude.
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education preferred.
  • Good Mathematical skills.
  • Knowledge of welding and fabrication of piping and structural steel assemblies.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs and uses.
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry materials and equipment up to 70 pounds consistently.
  • Must be able to pass clearance for respirator and wear respirator for up to 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to stand or walk for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Must be able to utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for each job task.
  • Be able to operate varied hand and power tools and related equipment.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision to identify electrical wires and pipes, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to concentrate on a task over a long period of time without being distracted.
  • Finger dexterity to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Sacramento, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting comes in about 29% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $28–$48/hr across 450 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 16% 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 Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 586 other active welding openings from 266 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Sacramento, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Relativity Space (22), and Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (18). 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 $65/hr, Pasadena at $61/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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder figures were last recalculated when this page was built.