Weld Operator II Temporary

Vantedge Medical Company; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantedge Medical has an opening for a Weld Operator II. This on-site, full-time position involves MIG and TIG welding across a range of materials, including soldering and brazing when needed, and requires reading weld maps and blueprints.

The role emphasizes precise fabrication, fixture development, and occasional drilling/tapping, with the potential for D 1.6 certification. The position is temporary with on-site work, offering hourly pay between $23 and $28 and a focus on quality and process

Qualifications

• Two and a half years of sheet metal experience required, including MIG/TIG welding.
• Ability to read and understand written documents.
• Read and comprehend basic blueprints.
• Use of basic weld fixtures.
• Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction.
• Ability to straighten welded parts.
• Use of dial calipers, vernier calipers, protractors, squares and other measuring tools.
• Medium to heavy work may be required depending on task.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and welds customer products within specifications with few defects.
• Drill and tap as needed.
• Develop and build advanced weld fixturing.
• Read and follow weld maps.
• Create prototype parts from blueprints or schematics within tolerances.
• Use clamps and porta power to shape parts to tolerances.
• Demonstrate gouging, beveling, and full penetration welding on 2-inch plate.
• Perform weld repairs without altering dimensions.
• Set up and operate rolling machinery and an ironworker for notching or bending.
• Weld holes up to 4 inches deep.
• Aim for consistent MIG and TIG weld quality across product ranges.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Caliper measurement

Welding fixtures usage

Job description

Description

Weld Operator II

Full-time | Temporary | On-site

Hourly | Swing Shift | $23 - $28

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

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About this Opportunity:

This position performs MIG and TIG welds throughout ranges of material gages, alloys and positions.

Level 2 will also need to be able to solder and braze from mild steel to copper, along with drilling and tapping when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently fabricates and welds customer products within customer specifications with little to no defects.
• Requires to drill and tap as needed.
• Develop and build advanced weld fixturing.
• Ability to read and follow weld maps as required
• Creates prototype parts off of customer blueprints or schematics within customer tolerances.
• Utilizes clamps and porta power to bend and manipulate parts to bring them within tolerances.
• Demonstrates through testing on 2-inch plate, the ability to gouge and bevel with air arc, then perform a full penetration weld on both sides.
• Demonstrates ability to make weld repairs on parts and weldments without disrupting existing dimensions.
• Makes sound MIG and TIG weld repairs across all product ranges.
• Ability to set up and operate rolling machinery.
• Ability to set up and operate an ironworker to notch, bend or straighten: parts, pieces or fixturing.
• Ability to weld holes up to 4-inches deep.
• Can obtain D 1.6 certification as needed.

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.
• Most assigned tasks for this position may involve "Medium Work", however some may involve "Heavy Work" as defined below. The hiring authority may review the applicant’s physical ability based on the specific tasks to be assigned.

1. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to10 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 up to20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.