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Welder - 2nd Shift

IMI
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2026
Overview

About IMI

IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.

Position Summary

Responsible for manual gas, electric arc and semi-automatic high pressure and structural type welding to close tolerance by performing the following duties. Participates in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Initiatives, product document control within the shop, and directing product flow through the manufacturing processes.

Supervisory Responsibility

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Key responsibilities of this position include (other responsibilities may be assigned)

Reads, interprets, and fabricates from all simple or complex drawings, associated with carbon steel and alloy steel metal fabrication.

Performs layout, fit-up, and weld-outs of all types of valve assemblies, plug assemblies, etc. including structural supports or attachments and is familiar with and able to meet the applicable quality requirements. Interprets weld procedures and adjusts welding equipment of all processes to the correct voltage and amperage settings for the specific electrode or wire to be used.

Tack-welds all fit-ups.

Performs final welding in all positions

Performs welding of carbon, alloy steels and stainless steel for the following weld processes: submerged-arc weld; shielded metal-arc weld; gas tungsten-arc weld; and flux core weld.

Identifies materials, prepares for welding, makes any layouts required, manually grinds bevels, performs fit-up to dimensional tolerances.

Understands, and leads all lean manufacturing initiatives for the dept. on a daily basis.

Assists the Shop Foreman in directing and coaching employees on all required facets of Lean within the department

Other duties as assigned by manager to meet business needs

Strong communication skills and ability to work with shop and office personnel

Qualifications And Required Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must pass Quality Assurance tests and be certified in at least 4 of the following areas of welding:

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) (GTAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Oxygen Acetylene (Cutting & Brazing)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) (GMAW)

MUST PASS WELDING TEST

Experience / Exposure to Lean Manufacturing.

Prior experience with hard facing (e.g. stellite, colmonoy) in commercial, nuclear and/or safety related is highly preferred.

Leadership, and ability to influence others.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating).

Pay Range: $28 - $36 an hour, based on experience

What IMI Can Offer You (USA Description)

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
  • Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
  • 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
  • 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
  • Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
  • PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
  • Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
  • Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
  • Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
  • Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
  • Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
  • Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

IMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $28 - $36

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