WELDER

Randstad USA; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking skilled welders for aerospace tooling in Santa Ana, CA. The role focuses on high-precision TIG/MIG welding of steel, aluminum, and Invar 36, with strict blueprint interpretation and setup of machines and fixtures.

Phase 1 training on 1st shift begins at 5:00 AM, transitioning to 2nd shift for production. Candidates must handle long shifts, heavy assemblies, and blueprinted tolerances in a safety‑mocused shop.

Qualifications

• 5 years of welding experience in aerospace tooling.
• Proficient in TIG and MIG welding on steel, aluminum, Invar 36.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering specs.

Responsibilities

• Weld 80% TIG and 20% MIG on aerospace tooling to blueprint specs.
• Interpret blueprints and set up welding machines and fixtures.
• Fabricate fixtures, jigs, gauges, and precision assemblies.
• Inspect parts with calipers and tape measures for tight tolerances.
• Maintain safety and organize workspace; collaborate with leads.

Skills

TIG

MIG

Spot

Fit

Stick

Coordination

Job description

WELDERS WANTED: TIG / MIG Masters (Aerospace Tooling)

We don’t make mass-produced gadgets—we fabricate high-precision manufacturing systems and massive tooling (think the largest Invar molds in the world) that make next‑generation aircraft and defense systems fly. If you like throwing your hood down, laying clean beads on complex metals, and working on large‑scale aerospace projects—this is your spot.

Pay, Shift & Physical Expectations:

Pay Range: $23.00 – $35.00 / hour (Base rates start at $23–$30/hr; high-skilled welders mastering complex materials and tight blueprint tolerances reach up to $35/hr).

Shift Breakdown (IMPORTANT):

Phase 1 (Training): Onboarding and hands‑on training take place on 1st Shift starting at 5:00 AM (typically 2 to 3 months, depending on your learning curve). Phase 2 (Production): Once fully trained, you will transition to 2nd Shift and hit the shop floor running.

Physical Setup:

You will be standing on your feet for extended periods while fabricating large assemblies. Work involves significant vertical welding (out‑of‑position precision welding on complex structural tooling).

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, PTO, and 401(k) Matching.

Schedule:

Full-time. Overtime and weekends required as needed.

Location:

Santa Ana, CA 92705

What You’ll Be Doing:

This is primarily an 80% TIG / 20% MIG shop environment working with steel, aluminum, and Invar 36. Fit, fabricate, and execute vertical and multi‑position welds on complex aerospace tooling, jigs, fixtures, and custom shop components. Read and interpret blueprints and engineering specs with high accuracy. Set up and tune welding machines to exact job specifications. Measure and inspect materials using calipers, tape measures, and precision layout tools. Collaborate with floor leads to maintain high quality and shop productivity.

• Welding Operations: Perform high‑precision TIG (80%) and MIG (20%) welding on steel, aluminum, and Invar 36 components according to blueprint specifications.
• Blueprint Reading & Setup: Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and shop schematics to set up and fine‑tune welding machines and fixtures.
• Fabrication & Tooling: Fabricate, revise, and adjust custom fixtures, jigs, gauges, special shop tooling, and precision assembly equipment.
• Inspection & Quality: Measure, inspect, and fit materials to exact tolerances using tape measures, calipers, and precision layout tools.
• Maintenance & Safety: Repair damaged metal components, maintain shop equipment, and keep a clean, organized work area adhering to strict safety standards (including mandatory eye/foot protection).
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with shop supervision, engineers, and floor leads to maintain high productivity, control timing, and drive shop performance.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 12 hours at one time
• working weekends

Skills:

• Mig
• Tig
• Spot
• Fit
• Stick
• Coordination

Qualifications:

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary‑to‑permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Salary: $47,840 - $72,800 per year. Shift: Second. Work hours: 5 PM - 3:30 AM. Education: High School.