Welder 1 - 3rd shift

BlueScope; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Growth

Supportive Team

Inclusive Environment

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings seeks skilled welders to fabricate, repair, and assemble metal components. You will interpret blueprints, set up welds, and participate in quality checks while operating basic fabrication equipment with safety as a priority.

Join a team that emphasizes training, growth, inclusive culture, and competitive benefits, including a robust compensation plan and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Able to read blueprints and interpret welding specifications.
• Willingness to learn and work with metal fabrication equipment.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings to determine welding processes.
• Position, align, fit and weld parts following blueprints and layouts using jigs and tools.
• Safely operate cranes and forklifts to position materials or parts.
• Perform quality inspections before, during, and after production.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
• Maintain material inventory and assist with housekeeping and organization.

Skills

Detail oriented

Hands-on

Team oriented

Safety conscious

Tools

Welding torches

Cranes

Forklifts

Jigs

Job description

Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!

Join Our Team as a Welder!

We’re looking for skilled and detail-oriented individuals to join, fabricate, and repair metal into high-quality components for our community. Whether you’re an experienced welder or eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to bring their unique strengths to our team.

What We Offer

• Training and Growth: Hands-on training and opportunities for professional development, regardless of prior experience.
• Supportive Team: A collaborative work environment where you’ll feel supported and empowered.
• Inclusive Environment: A culture that values diversity and promotes equity, ensuring everyone has a voice and opportunities to succeed.
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package and work-life balance initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

BlueScope Buildings is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. You’re a great fit if you:

• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing quality work.
• Enjoy hands‑on roles and working with machinery or are eager to learn.
• Are comfortable working in a supportive, team‑oriented environment.
• Value safety, organization, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Join and Fabricate: Interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings or schematics to determine appropriate welding processes.
• Prepare and Set Up: Position, align, fit and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools
• Lift and Position Materials: Safely use lifting devices, such as cranes and forklifts, to position materials or parts as needed.
• Ensure Quality: Utilize measuring tools and processes to perform inspections before, during, and after production, ensuring materials meet exact specifications.
• Contribute to Improvement: Actively participate in continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
• Maintain and Organize: Keep track of material inventory, perform machine maintenance, and support housekeeping and organizational standards, such as 5‑S practices.

The expected pay scale for this role is $23.41-25.14 per hour, depending on experience, skill set, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for monthly bonus, health, and welfare benefits and 401(k) match in accordance with BlueScope policies.

Join a team where your skills, ideas, and contributions will make an impact. Let’s build something extraordinary—together.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO:

Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.