Advance Welder

Hester Fabrication; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company specializing in high precision fabrication for advanced industries. As an Advanced Welder, you'll tackle complex challenges, interpreting shop drawings and fabricating components with precision. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that embraces new techniques and continuous learning. This role offers the chance to work with a variety of tools in a facility designed for lean manufacturing, ensuring high-quality output on tight schedules. If you're ready to elevate your welding skills and contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand shop drawings.
• Skilled in MIG and TIG welding with high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate welded components per shop drawings.
• Plan and sequence work with the shop manager.

Skills

Advanced MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Interpreting Shop Drawings

Layout Tools Usage

Problem Diagnosis

Work Planning

Tools

Drills

Cold Saws

Bandsaws

Grinders

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:

1. Advanced MIG (75%) & TIG (25%)
2. Expert at interpreting shop drawings to make parts and develop a work plan/sequence.
3. Perform accurate layout of plates, holes, bends, etc.
4. Skilled in the use of layout tools like scribes, squares, tapes, protractors, levels, etc.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Estimate fabrication durations and consistently meet goals
8. 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