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Welder – MIG/TIG Weld Operator (Production Welding & Fabrication)
Location: Mather / Kilgore Industrial Area, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour
Shifts:
Swing Shifts Available 4 Days x 10 Hour Shifts Monday - Thursday (2:30pm to 1:10am)
Day Shifts Available Monday - Friday (6AM - 2:40PM)
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Welder / Weld Operator to perform MIG welding and TIG welding on a variety of materials, gauges, and weld positions in a production manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on metal fabrication, welding, and assembly experience who take pride in producing high-quality, precision welds that meet engineering specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on customer parts and assemblies to specification
- Select appropriate gas, wire, and welding settings for each application
- Cut, shape, and prepare materials using oxy-acetylene torches and plasma cutting equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Fabricate, assemble, join, and repair metal components
- Perform groove, fillet, lap, butt, and full-penetration welds
- Complete multi-pass welds and stack welds as required
- Weld holes and gaps up to 2 inches deep
- Build basic fixtures and straighten welded assemblies
- Inspect welds, tools, and equipment for quality, defects, and wear
- Perform carbon air arc cutting (training/testing required)
- Operate forklifts (current certification required)
Must-Have Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months of welding, sheet metal, or metal fabrication experience
- Experience performing MIG and/or TIG welding (butt and fillet welds required)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and written instructions
- Strong hand-eye coordination and welding tool dexterity
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, measurement)
- Ability to follow safety procedures and production standards
- Ability to obtain AWS welding certifications (D1.1 or D1.3) if required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-pass welding and full-penetration welds
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or production welding environment
- Forklift certification (current or previously certified)
- Experience with plasma cutting and oxy-acetylene torch work
- Strong mechanical aptitude and metal fabrication experience
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly pay with growth potential
- Hands-on fabrication and production welding environment
- Opportunity to expand welding certifications and technical skills
- Day and swing shift options available
- Stable full-time manufacturing position with overtime opportunities
- Team-oriented shop environment with long-term career potential
Salary : $22 - $24