Certified Shop Welder *Swing Shift*

Robar Enterprises, Inc.; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Ironworks in Hesperia, CA is seeking a Certified Shop Welder for the swing shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.).

This full‑time, non‑union role involves welding structural iron and steel assemblies, reading erection drawings, and maintaining safety and quality on every project. The ideal candidate has MIG/TIG or Stick welding experience, reads blueprints, and has 2+ years in structural fabrication, plus a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• MIG, TIG, or Stick welding experience.
• Minimum of 1 year fabrication experience.
• Must read blueprints/plans and erection drawings.
• 2+ years as Structural Steel / Misc. Erector.

Responsibilities

• Read erection drawings and plan weld sequence.
• Weld on structural iron and steel components.
• Use cranes to position parts and guide components.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards and procedures.
• Inspect parts against blueprints before assembly.
• Operate grinders and hand tools as needed.
• Weld in multiple positions.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprints

Erection drawings

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Power grinders

Welding equipment

Job description

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Certified Shop Welder **Swing Shift**

01 Warehouse Fabricatio Manual Labor Smith Ironworks, Hesperia, CA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Smith Ironworks is a professional steel fabrication company with a variety of products to fit all project needs. We are looking for motivated full-time regular Field Welders to join our team. You will be responsible for welding on structural iron, steel erection, and completing the tasks in a safe, timely, quality manner.

The swing shift will be from 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Careful initial planning of the job to be carried out, reading and following erection drawings/plans.
• Using cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position.
• Knowledge on crane signals
• Accurately aligning and leveling each steel component into place before bolting and welding them into fixed positions
• Using mobile elevated work platforms, ladders, lifts as the structure gains height, to access sections off the ground. Forklift/Boom Lift certifications are a plus
• Laying metal decking, and installing safety railing as the structure is built up
• Health and safety is very important, so strict adherence to OSHA guidelines are a must and to be followed at all times.
• Regular use of a variety of both hand-held and motorized tools and machinery is required.
• Standing for extending periods of time is common.
• Lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
• Lays-out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, protractor, and ruler.
• Tack welds or welds components and assemblies using GTAW or GMAW techniques.
• Inspects components prior to assembly, making sure they comply with manufacturing blueprints
• Cuts workpiece, using powered die grinders, hand grinders and/or hand shears.
• Be able to weld in multiple positions.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Equipment Maintenance, perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Displays a basic mechanical aptitude. Familiar with equipment function and servicing requirements. Able to perform preventive maintenance as assigned.

*** This is a non-union position ***

Required

• High school diploma/GED required
• MIG, TIG, or Stick welding experience.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in fabrication.
• Must be able to read blueprints/plans
• Knowledge of reading erection drawings/plans
• 2+ years’ experience as a Structural Steel / Misc. Erector