Lead Welder

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Lead Welder for a direct hire opportunity in Orange County, CA, within a manufacturing and metal fabrication environment serving the aerospace and defense industry. This full-time role is ideal for an experienced Welding Team Lead who enjoys staying hands‑on while guiding daily production, supporting weld quality, and helping a team perform at a high level. This is a strong opportunity for a welder with MIG and TIG expertise who is ready to take on more ownership, mentor others, and contribute to precision fabrication work. The environment is team-oriented, safety-focused, and quality-driven, with leadership that values craftsmanship, accountability, clear communication, and continuous improvement. Candidates who take pride in building to specification and supporting a positive shop culture will be well aligned with this role. Key Responsibilities Lead daily welding and fabrication activities while remaining hands‑on in production. Assign work, support scheduling needs, and assist with training and mentoring team members. Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and work instructions. Perform MIG, GMAW, TIG, and GTAW welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Inspect work for quality, dimensional accuracy, safety compliance, and adherence to specifications. Troubleshoot production issues and communicate project status, priorities, and concerns with leadership. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $120,000 to $135,000 per year. Job type: Direct hire. Schedule: Full-time. Work environment: Manufacturing and fabrication. Location: Orange County, CA Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services