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Overview

At Bloom Energy, we are pioneering solutions for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy. We are looking for a Welder to join our team in Fremont, CA, contributing to innovative technologies in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret Work Instructions to determine specific welding requirements.
  • Weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Position and clamp parts together in fixtures.
  • Accurately count all pieces to ensure quality control of parts prior to welding.
  • Operate welding equipment according to the operating manual.
  • Complete required paperwork in a correct and timely manner.
  • Operate hoist and power lift stand.
  • Load and unload jigs.
  • Perform leak testing checks on finished welding products.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures and/or Work Instructions to produce a quality product.
  • Fabricate components for use in a solid oxide fuel cell electrical power generator.
  • Maintain all machine shop equipment and 5S upkeep.
  • Notify management of shop consumables to maintain inventories.
  • Create assembly and fabrication fixtures.
  • Address and recommend improved methods for creating hardware and assemblies.
  • Perform basic job functions as directed safely and efficiently.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • 1 year of required experience in TIG welding preferred.
  • 2-3 years of working experience preferred where hands-on manufacturing practices were required.
  • Required experience in following required Work Instructions.
  • Preferred valid certificate in Welding from an accredited institution.
  • Must have mechanical skills and be able to use basic shop tools and equipment.

Additional Information

  • This is a fully on-site, in-office role.
  • Shift: Thurs - Sat, alternating Wed from 6pm-6am.
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How this job compares in Fremont, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $34/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $34/hr median for welding jobs across California, whose middle half runs $28–$44/hr across 428 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 51% 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 Fremont, CA

Fremont, CA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 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 565 other active welding openings from 259 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.

Bloom Energy currently has 3 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 (37), Relativity Space (21), and Honeywell Aerospace (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 Long Beach at $49/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Los Angeles at $43/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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