Weld Prep Operator

Senior Aerospace Steico; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness benefits

401k matching

Paid vacation

Flexible hours

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement initiatives

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Steico Industries, Inc. is seeking a Weld Prep Operator to prepare detail components and assemblies for welding and post‑weld finishing. You will use pneumatic tools, hand tools, and calibrated devices to ensure parts meet STEICO drawings and specifications.

Training will be provided for all equipment. You will follow safety protocols, work in a team or independently as needed, and contribute to a clean, organized shop environment during an AM shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• No experience necessary; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Basic math skills and ability to read decimals.
• Good communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Operate pneumatic tools such as die grinders and belt sanders.
• Run bench buffers and bench grinders for prep work.
• Use hand tools like deburring tools, files, and wire brushes.
• Work with calibrated tools including dial calipers and height gauges.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Prepare and clean parts using isopropyl alcohol and acetone.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork / independence

Education

High School diploma

Basic math skills

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Pneumatic grinders

Dynabrader belt sanders

Pencil grinders

Bench buffers

Bench grinders

Deburring tools

Files

Wire brushes

Dial calipers

Depth gauges

Snap gauges

Height gauges

Job description

Job Description

No Experience Needed!

AM Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 an hour depending on experience

** Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence**

As a Weld Prep Operator you will:

The Weld Prep position is responsible for Cleaning and preparing detail components and assemblies for the Weld and for the post weld cleaning and repairing of welds using general shop tools that meet the customer and STEICO drawings/specifications manufactured within the documented manufacturing processes provided by STEICO.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Operating pneumatic tools such as die grinders, Dynabrader belt sanders and pencil grinders.
• Operating bench buffers, bench grinders.
• Using hand tools such as deburring tools, files and wire brushes.
• Using calibrated tools such as dial calipers, depth gauges, snap gauges and height gauges.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Using Isopropyl Alcohol and Acetone to wipe down prepped parts.
• Other reasonable duties as business and operational needs dictate.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Communication skills: verbally and written skills
• Capable of following instructions is responsible and accountable
• Capable of working in a team environment as well as independently at times

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma / General Education Completion.
• No experience necessary will train on the job, however any type of metal or wood fabricating is a plus
• No experience necessary. Working with Pneumatic grinding or buffing tools is a plus
• Must be able communicate and interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Basic math skills – add, subtract and knowledge of the decimal system
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to access facts and develop conclusions

Additional Information

Why Join Steico Industries, Inc.?

Joining Steico Industries, Inc. a company of Senior Plc. means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

Please understand that you will only be considered an applicant if you apply for a posted position directly through our Company website and meet the qualifications of the job. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact the Steico Industries at 760-438-8015.

Prior to an offer of employment, applicant employment references maybe requested.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor