Operations & Maintenance Technician II - Welder/Fabricator

Job Overview At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the Welder/Fabricator II will work in the Manufacturing Services Unit of the Operations Support Services Section at our Weymouth Facility in La Verne. The Welder/Fabricator provides repair, maintenance and fabrication of a diverse range of water utility equipment, from gates, valves, pipelines, shafts, impellers, to secondary structures such as cabinets, vaults, catwalks, guard rails, and drain covers. Responsibilities Fabricate and lay out welded or fabricated parts using metal and metal alloys. Repair and maintain components such as large gates, valves, pipelines, shafts, and impellers. Build and maintain structural work including cabinets, vaults, catwalks, guard rails, and drain covers. Perform semi‑skilled welding tasks to support facility system reliability. Follow all trade, procedural, and regulatory code practices. Schedule 4/10 – Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Minimum of 2 years of experience in general welding and fabrication methods. Proficiency in at least three of the following welding processes: plasma arc, shielded metal arc, carbon arc, gas metal arc, flux‑core arc, gas tungsten arc, submerged arc, oxygen–acetylene, MIG, or TIG. Certifications & Licenses Valid driver’s license equivalent to California Class A, B, or C (Class C required at time of application). Forklift certification. Manlift certification. Respirator certification. Welding certificates. Benefits Competitive compensation. Medical, dental, life, and vision plans. 401(k) plan with matching contribution and a 457 plan. State public employee retirement benefits. Tuition reimbursement. Training and advancement opportunities. Excellent working environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Water District of Southern California