Weld Operator II

Vantedge Medical Company; Stockton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vander-Bend is hiring a Weld Operator II for its on-site facility in Stockton. This full-time role focuses on high-quality MIG and TIG welds in a variety of alloys and positions, with strict adherence to instructions and safety standards.

The position requires experience with sheet metal, blueprints, and fixture setup, plus the ability to operate welding equipment and a weld robot as needed. This is a permanent, on-site opportunity.

Qualifications

• Two and a half years of sheet metal experience with MIG and/or TIG welding.
• Ability to read and understand written documents and blueprints.
• Familiarity with basic measuring tools and fixturing.
• Ability to perform welds in multiple positions and materials.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality MIG and TIG welds in various positions on diverse alloys.
• Adjust welding machines and follow job instructions precisely.
• Operate weld robot when required and maintain safe workspace.
• Support basic sheet metal operations and fixture development.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Read blueprints

Calipers

Sheet metal

Tools

Dial calipers

Vernier calipers

Welding fixtures

Job description

Description

Weld Operator II

Full-time | Permanent | On-Site

Hourly | Swing Shift | $28 - $35

*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us:

Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale-redefining AI infrastructure for the future.

We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical, the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do - and have a lot of fun doing it.

About this Opportunity:

This position performs the highest level MIG and TIG welding of all alloys.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality MIG and TIG welds in different positions on varied alloys through a wide range of material gages.
• Performs adjustments on MIG and TIG welding machines as needed.
• Follows verbal and/or written job instructions.
• Perform MIG and TIG welds throughout a limited range of material gages, alloys and positions.
• Performs any adjustments on MIG and TIG welding machines as needed.
• Handle and stack parts in a way that ensures dimensional and cosmetic integrity.
• Develop and build basic fixturing.
• May operate weld robot.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Performs basic sheet metal operations in various departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two and a half years of sheet metal experience is required of which two years must have been MIG and or TIG welding.
• Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
• Read and comprehend basic blueprints.
• Use of basic weld fixtures.
• Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction.
• The ability to straighten welded parts.
• Use of dial calipers, vernier calipers, protractors, squares and other measuring instruments as required.
• Physical Demands: Most assigned tasks for this position may involve "Medium Work", however some may involve "Heavy Work" as defined below.

Physical Demands:

1. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.