TIG Welder - Fremont, San Jose CA - Bonus Eligible

Location

San Jose, CA

Wage

$30 – $35/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG Welding
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Posted on October 26, 2026

Job Description

Overview

MASS Precision is seeking motivated and dependable individuals for the role of TIG Welder, offering both full-time and part-time opportunities. The position involves precision TIG welding on various metal components while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and other specified materials.
  • Weld thin- and thick-gauge materials while maintaining required dimensional tolerances and weld quality.
  • Maintain dimensional tolerances of ±.030 inches or tighter when required by engineering specifications.
  • Perform TIG welding on thin-gauge stainless steel while controlling heat input, weld penetration, and material distortion.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and customer specifications.
  • Independently set up and operate TIG welding equipment, selecting appropriate welding parameters and filler materials.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and repair welding defects, including porosity, incomplete fusion, excessive penetration, and distortion.
  • Inspect completed parts and assemblies with little to no supervision to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Use measuring tools, fixtures, and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
  • Perform troubleshooting and problem-solving related to welding processes, equipment, and material conditions.
  • Adjust and align fabricated components as needed to meet dimensional and assembly requirements.
  • Apply appropriate welding techniques to minimize warping, shrinkage, and other heat-related defects.
  • Maintain proper weld penetration, consistency, appearance, and structural integrity.
  • Identify recurring quality issues and recommend corrective or preventive measures.
  • Set up and operate multiple welding processes or equipment within the department as needed.
  • Accurately barcode all jobs and record labor activities for production time management and tracking.
  • Maintain accurate job documentation and production records using Epicor ERP or other designated systems.
  • Assist in training and supporting less-experienced welders as needed.
  • Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing or welding concerns.
  • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and workstations in safe operating condition.
  • Follow all company safety procedures, use required PPE, and practice 6S standards.
  • Support other manufacturing areas when needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three (3) years of direct, hands-on TIG (GTAW) welding experience required; three to five years preferred.
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred.
  • Vocational welding training or welding certifications a plus.
  • Previous experience in precision sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing required.
  • Experience TIG welding thin-gauge stainless steel required.
  • Experience welding aluminum and steel required.
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining dimensional tolerances of ±.030 inches or tighter.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, weld symbols, and manufacturing specifications.
  • Experience with weld penetration control, distortion prevention, and precision part fit-up.
  • MIG welding experience preferred.
  • Aluminum MIG welding experience a plus.
  • Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, or other precision manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Robotic welding or programming experience a plus.

Additional Information

  • Flexible schedules available for full-time and part-time opportunities.
  • First shift: 5AM – 1:30 PM M-F; Second shift: 1:30PM – 10:00 PM M-F.
  • Part-time availability for weekends and weekdays.

How this job compares in San Jose, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $34/hr median for welding jobs in San Jose, CA, whose middle half runs $30–$35/hr across 9 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 44% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in San Jose, CA

We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in San Jose, CA right now, from 8 different 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 418 other active welding openings from 205 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in San Jose, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (27), Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (16), and Honeywell Aerospace (15). 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 $43/hr, and Los Angeles at $42/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.

See all TIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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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. TIG Welder - Fremont, San Jose CA - Bonus Eligible figures were last recalculated when this page was built.