Fabricator Assembler

Fabricator

Looking for three project (short term for now but could go longer) welders for manufacturing facility in Santa Ana, CA. Pay will be $25 an hour and is a great position to get some hands on experience in welding. Ideally looking for candidates that have completed trade school for welding. This position offers a day shift from 5am to 1:30pm, with the possibility of overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely move required materials in and out of the welding area
• Layout, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to tacking and welding using prescribed fixtures, clamps, and measuring tools.
• Operate manual aluminum and steel wire-feed welding equipment to properly join metal components within defined parameters.
• Examine work pieces for defects using visual inspection and measuring tools to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Monitor the welding process to avoid overheating of parts, warpage, distortion, or 'burning through' the materials.
• Detect faulty welding machine operation or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Stack and secure finished parts on pallets prior to transferring to the assembly department.
• Ensure all counts of finished products are correct and marked with the order number or other identifying marks.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area.

Essential Skills

• Experience in MIG welding, blueprint reading, and fabrication.
• Knowledge and experience in safety requirements for operating and maintaining wire-feed equipment and material handling.
• Proficiency in assigned welding techniques and use of finish grinding tools.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings accurately.
• Working knowledge of fixturing, clamping, and weld set-up parameters such as volts, amps, and wire speed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ideally Basic fabricating aptitude with a 2-year technical school degree or 2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials for aluminum and galvanized steel.
• Ability to use and understand basic measuring instruments.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.