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.