Welder Helper

Welder’s Helper / Craftsman – Shutdown Project (Williams, CA)
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Up to 12-hour shifts | 6–7 days during project week
Duration: 1-week project – First week of November
Location: Williams, California
Employment Type: Temporary | Project-Based | Through Key Staffing

About the Role
Key Staffing is hiring Welder’s Helpers / Craftsmen to support an industrial shutdown project in Williams, CA. This is a great opportunity for individuals with mechanical aptitude and industrial or power plant experience to assist rig welders and perform essential hands-on work during a high-demand maintenance project.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders in setting up and breaking down equipment and materials.
• Perform mechanical and manual labor duties, including cutting, grinding, and prepping materials.
• Handle and organize tools, hoses, and welding leads safely and efficiently.
• Support confined space operations (certification required).
• Help with bolt-up, installation, and repair of industrial piping and mechanical components.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all site safety requirements.
• Follow direction from supervisors and welding teams to ensure project deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Confined Space Certification (Required)
• Mechanically inclined with previous experience in industrial, refinery, or power plant settings.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 6–7 days per week for the duration of the project.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to Williams, CA.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings.

Compensation & Per Diem

• Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hour, depending on experience.
• Per Diem: Provided daily to combine for hotel and mileage expenses.

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the 

needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse 

staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical 

business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, 

gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms 

both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.