A fabrication shop in Benicia is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join its team. This position requires a highly skilled welder with extensive experience in multiple welding processes and the ability to perform work to stringent quality standards, including ASME code requirements and 100% X-ray inspection standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong fabrication background, current welding certifications, and experience working safely in an industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform hand welding and use semi-automatic welding equipment to join metal components.
- Set up, recognize, and safely operate hand tools and welding equipment.
- Ignite torches, start power supplies, and strike arcs to fuse metal segments.
- Perform welding in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Detect faulty equipment operation and identify defective materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, welding procedures, and fabrication drawings.
- Change and maintain gas bottles used for welding equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines and operational procedures.
- Safely operate overhead cranes, scissor lifts, and forklifts.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Assist with fabrication and assembly of metal components as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Current shop welding certifications required.
- 3-5 years of certified experience in applicable welding processes.
- Proven ability to weld to ASME code requirements and successfully pass 100% X-ray inspection standards.
- Proficiency in the following welding processes:
- SMAW (3G Vertical-Up Position)
- FCAW
- GMAW (MIG)
- GTAW (TIG)
- SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
- SAW Strip Welding
- Strong knowledge of welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
- Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and scissor lifts safely.
- Ability to troubleshoot welding defects and equipment issues.
- Ability to lift, move, and position materials safely.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in a fabrication shop environment for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work around heat, sparks, noise, and heavy equipment.
- Required to wear appropriate PPE, including welding hood, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and other protective equipment as required.
Schedule
Full-time position with potential overtime based on production needs.
Pay: $31.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, certifications, and experience.
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