TIG Welding & Fabrication Technician — Build Metal Systems

Solcoa Industries; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company-provided lunch daily

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Solcoa Industries in Alameda, CA, is building the next generation of American metalmaking. As a Technician (TIG Welding, Fabrication & Assembly), you will fabricate parts, TIG-weld assemblies, and assemble reactor and support equipment for our fast-paced production line.

You bring disciplined workmanship, strong reading of drawings, and a safety-first mindset to every task, with readiness to start soon. The role offers comprehensive benefits and visa sponsorship if needed.

Qualifications

• Proven TIG welding skill on thin sheet and tube (stainless preferred); strong fit-up and finish quality.
• Hands-on fabrication experience and proficiency with common shop tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow detailed build procedures.

Responsibilities

• TIG weld stainless, carbon, and specialty alloys; prep joints, fit-up, and perform clean, repeatable welds.
• Fabricate brackets, frames, enclosures, and fixtures from prints—cutting, bending, drilling, tapping, and finishing.
• Operate machine shop tools (mills, lathes, drill presses, bandsaws, grinders) for basic machining and rework.
• Assemble mechanical and pneumatic subsystems: flanges, seals, valves, fittings, sensors, and wiring harness routing.
• Read and mark up drawings; hold tolerances; verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Execute SOPs for build, inspection, leak checks, and pressure tests; document work.
• Support prototype builds and on-the-floor debug; implement quick-turn fixes and continuous improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized shop; enforce safety practices for hot work, lifting/rigging, and compressed gases.

Skills

TIG Welding

Fabrication

Read drawings

Shop tools

Tools

Mills

Lathe

Job description

Solcoa Industries in Alameda, CA, is building the next generation of American metalmaking. As a Technician (TIG Welding, Fabrication & Assembly), you will fabricate parts, TIG-weld assemblies, and assemble reactor and support equipment for our fast-paced production line.

You bring disciplined workmanship, strong reading of drawings, and a safety-first mindset to every task, with readiness to start soon. The role offers comprehensive benefits and visa sponsorship if needed.