Junior Welder: Hands-On Structural Fabrication

Precision Castparts; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shultz Steel LLC is seeking a skilled welder to lay out, fit, torch cut, and weld components for structures such as machinery frames and tanks. Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and safety/quality standards is required.

The role demands reading drawings, assembling parts, and repairing structures with a strong focus on workmanship. Applicants should have an associate degree in welding and 4–6 years of related experience, plus forklift and aerial lift certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in welding or equivalent from a two-year college.
• Four to six years of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to read drawings and fit pipes for welding.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts using arc, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW.
• Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
• Repairs dies by grinding, scarfing and welding techniques.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to welding and other shop equipment.
• Assisting Senior Welders

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Write routine reports

Speak to groups

Read drawings & weld inspection

Operate hand & power tools

Education

Associate's degree in welding

Tools

Forklift Certification

Aerial Lift Certification

Job description

Shultz Steel LLC is seeking a skilled welder to lay out, fit, torch cut, and weld components for structures such as machinery frames and tanks. Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and safety/quality standards is required.

The role demands reading drawings, assembling parts, and repairing structures with a strong focus on workmanship. Applicants should have an associate degree in welding and 4–6 years of related experience, plus forklift and aerial lift certifications.