Material Handler - Spot Weld Pull Tester - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Ideal Tridon Group; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Tridon Group in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Material Handler/Spot Weld Pull Tester for our plant. This role involves safely moving raw materials and finished products, performing spot weld pull tests, and maintaining accurate inventory records in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

The position requires forklift operation, the ability to lift heavy materials, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous material handling and forklift experience required.
• Sit-down forklift certification/experience required.
• Combi lift experience preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle large materials.
• Basic math and documentation skills.
• Ability to read work orders and follow instructions.
• Manufacturing or welding environment experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with strong aptitude for operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift to move material safely throughout the facility.
• Move and/or lift 20-foot welded back-to-back strut materials weighing 100+ lbs. with assistance/equipment as needed.
• Load and offload material from spot welding machines.
• Process work orders and place finished material into designated inventory locations.
• Cut strut material according to specifications and production requirements.
• Conduct spot weld pull tests and document results accurately in the quality logbook.
• Inspect materials for defects or inconsistencies and report issues to leadership.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material movement records.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Support production and warehouse operations as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading work orders

Basic math

Teamwork

Tools

Spot welding machines

Job description

Who We Are

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

Who We Are

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Material Handler / Spot Weld Pull Tester for our Garden Grove, CA Plant.

Shift Availability

2nd and 3rd Shift

This position is open across all three shifts based on production needs, staffing requirements, and operational demands.

Available Shifts

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM Monday - Friday
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM Sunday - Thursday

Candidates must be flexible to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed to support production demands.

Position Summary

The Material Handler / Spot Weld Pull Tester is responsible for safely moving raw materials and finished products throughout the facility while supporting quality verification through spot weld pull testing procedures. This position requires forklift operation, material handling, inventory processing, and documentation of pull test results in accordance with company quality standards. This role operates in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment that may include dust, debris, loud noise, and exposure to structural steel, reinforcing steel, ornamental iron, and other metal components used in large strut assemblies supplied to the construction industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift to move material safely throughout the facility.
• Move and/or lift 20-foot welded back-to-back strut materials weighing 100+ lbs. with assistance/equipment as needed.
• Load and offload material from spot welding machines.
• Process work orders and place finished material into designated inventory locations.
• Cut strut material according to specifications and production requirements.
• Conduct spot weld pull tests and document results accurately in the quality logbook.
• Inspect materials for defects or inconsistencies and report issues to leadership.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material movement records.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Support production and warehouse operations as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous material handling and forklift experience required.
• Sit-down forklift certification/experience required.
• Combi lift experience preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle large materials.
• Basic math and documentation skills.
• Ability to read work orders and follow instructions.
• Manufacturing or welding environment experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with strong aptitude for operating machinery.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout shift,
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and assist with heavier materials using equipment/team lift procedures.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and noise.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.