Advance Welder

Hester Fabrication Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A specialized fabrication company in Hayward is seeking an Advanced Welder responsible for fabricating welded components by interpreting shop drawings and utilizing various tools. The ideal candidate will have advanced MIG and TIG welding skills, and be able to set up machines, plan work, and meet fabrication goals. Benefits include 401(k) matching and health insurance. The role is in person and requires reliable commuting to Hayward, CA.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand shop drawings.
• Skilled in advanced MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Experience with layout tools like scribes, squares, and protractors.
• Accurate layout of materials and holes.
• Maintain welding quality to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate welded components per shop drawing.
• Plan and sequence work with the shop manager.
• Meet Hester's welding standards and diagnose problems.
• Plan and sequence work with the shop manager.
• Work with lean manufacturing principles and continuous learning.

Skills

Advanced MIG welding

TIG welding

Interpreting shop drawings

Using layout tools

Setting up welding machines

Estimating fabrication durations

Tools

Laser

Press brake

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Job description

About Us: Hester Fabrication specializes in complex technical fabrication for the world’s most advanced companies. The more technically challenged the problem, the better. We specialize in high precision weldments for industries ranging from automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. Our facility is set up around lean manufacturing methodologies to produce large quantities of high-quality components in short cycle times. Our extensive in-house machinery and skilled craftsmen allow us to manage large projects on tight schedule requirements.

Advanced Welder Job Description

As an Advanced Welder, you will need to be able to read and understand shop drawings, plan fabrication and fabricate welded components per the shop drawing. The shop is equipped with a wide range of tools, drills, cold saws, bandsaws, grinders, tapping arms, laser, press brake, overhead crane, forklift, etc.

We are looking for a fabricator with the following skills:

Advanced MIG(75%) & TIG (25%)

Expert at interpreting shop drawings to make parts and develop a work plan/sequence.

Perform accurate layout of plates, holes, bends, etc.

Skilled in the use of layout tools like scribes, squares, tapes, protractors, levels, etc.

A Fabricator needs to be able to meet Hester’s welding standards, and must know how to set up the machine, diagnose problems, and make high quality welds.

As a Fabricator you will need to be humble and ready to learn every day. Our shop produces and utilizes new techniques to produce unique parts every day.

Estimate fabrication durations and consistently meet goals

Plan and sequence work with the shop manager

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Shift:

8-hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Hayward, CA 94545: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person