Shop Welder - FULL TIME

Job Full Description
A fabrication shop in Benicia is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join its team. This position requires a highly skilled welder with extensive experience in multiple welding processes and the ability to perform work to stringent quality standards, including ASME code requirements and 100% X-ray inspection standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong fabrication background, current welding certifications, and experience working safely in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Perform hand welding and use semi-automatic welding equipment to join metal components.
Set up, recognize, and safely operate hand tools and welding equipment.
Ignite torches, start power supplies, and strike arcs to fuse metal segments.
Perform welding in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
Detect faulty equipment operation and identify defective materials.
Read and interpret blueprints, welding procedures, and fabrication drawings.
Change and maintain gas bottles used for welding equipment.
Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines and operational procedures.
Safely operate overhead cranes, scissor lifts, and forklifts.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Assist with fabrication and assembly of metal components as required.
Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Current shop welding certifications required.
• 3-5 years of certified experience in applicable welding processes.
• Proven ability to weld to ASME code requirements and successfully pass 100% X-ray inspection standards .

~ Proficiency in the following welding processes:
~ SMAW (3G Vertical-Up Position)

~ FCAW

~ GMAW (MIG)

~ GTAW (TIG)

• SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
• SAW Strip Welding

Strong knowledge of welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and scissor lifts safely.
Ability to troubleshoot welding defects and equipment issues.
Ability to lift, move, and position materials safely.
Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in a fabrication shop environment for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work around heat, sparks, noise, and heavy equipment.
Required to wear appropriate PPE, including welding hood, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and other protective equipment as required.
Schedule

Full-time position with potential overtime based on production needs.

Pay: $31.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, certifications, and experience.

#1056ST

Fairfield, CA
1056
1411 Oliver Rd.
Suite 100
Fairfield, CA 94534