Frame Welder

allegion; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Spot Welder in Fontana, CA to join a fast-paced metal fabrication team. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork while ensuring continuous production flow on welded components for hollow metal door and frame assemblies.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, the ability to read engineering drawings, and proficient dexterity with welding equipment and basic hand tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience in a high-volume environment.
• Dexterous with manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of spot welding operation and maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate spot welding machines and maintain workflow.
• Inspect parts and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Follow safety rules and maintain clean work area.
• Support continuous improvements and cross-training.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Basic math for layout

Machinery dexterity

Hands-on tools experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Spot welding machine operation

Machine maintenance

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Spot Welder uses resistance welding to join overlapping edges of positioned components to fabricate hollow metal door or frame assemblies. This position is focused on getting the job done right the first time by placing a high emphasis on quality of workmanship, accountability, safety, and teamwork.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S and existing manufacturing processes.
• Provide feedback to leadership to help resolve quality issues or operational improvements in regards to productivity and procedural changes.
• Ensure the machine is always running.
• Communicate any issues that prevent product flow.
• Know and abide to all company rules and policies with regards to safety and conduct, including the use and maintenance of company provided PPE.
• Embrace the cross-training culture by a willingness to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
• Do daily housekeeping to ensure the work area is always clean and organized.
• Flexible schedule is required in regards to overtime and start time according to work volumes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operate spot welding machines and maintain continuous workflow through adherence of documented processes.
• Produce parts utilizing the ‘top down’ production list.
• Perform first part inspections as well as in-process quality checks.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to read and understand engineering documents and shop travelers.
• Ability to layout and load materials using basic math and hand held measuring tools.
• Understanding of finished product characteristics.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and grasp 50 pounds.
• Dexterous with both hands.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• May perform work while in a bended or stooped position.

Work Environment:

• Fast paced custom metal manufacturing environment.
• High noise levels.
• Contact with metals and lubricants.
• Exposure to moving objects such as machinery, mechanical parts, forklifts, and carts.
• Exposure to hot or cold temperature when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months).

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a high volume, fast paced production environment.
• Dexterous with manufacturing equipment, basic power tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of spot welding machine operation and maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge and application of the unique safety requirements for welding preferred.
• Metalworking / Hollow Metal fabrication experience preferred.

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Hourly Range: $20.00-24.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.

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