Welder -1st Shift

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Welder in an ITAR facility located in California's Silicon Valley. This role involves precision welding, including Mig and Tig techniques, and requires a keen eye for detail to interpret blueprints and specifications. You'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for producing high-quality enclosure systems, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a great opportunity for skilled welders looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Savings Plan

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

Discretionary Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Proficient in Mig and Tig welding with experience in stainless steel, aluminum, and steel.
• Skilled in reading blueprints and engineering drawings to create equipment and products.
• Experienced in maintaining welding machines and tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings for accurate product creation.
• Utilize handheld tools and maintain weld machines for optimal performance.
• Perform quality checks and rework welded parts as necessary.

Skills

Mig (GMAW) Welding

Tig (GTAW) Welding

Blueprint Reading

Precision Sheet Metal Welding

Use of Measuring Tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4+ years of precision welding experience

ASME Section 9 certification

AWS certifications (D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6)

Tools

Handheld Screw Gun

Drill Gun

Grinders

Calipers

Weld Gauges

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:

A Welder is responsible for reading and understanding assembly instructions, ensuring that the necessary material are available , and talking precise measurements to ensure perfect alignment of components. They are expected to operate cutting tools to cut and shape metal and use welders to join metal parts together.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products
• Mig (GMAW) and Tig (GTAW) Welding Proficient, Experience in Welding Precision Sheet metal as Stainless Steel, aluminum and steel
• Utilize handheld tools such as a hand held screw gun, drill gun, and grinders
• Operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tool
• Maintain weld machines using preventative maintenance methods
• Continually evaluate weld machine performance and technology to improve cycle times
• Maintain inventory of manufacturing product and welding consumables
• Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
• Rework and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
• Prioritize work flow through effective communication with management staff
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 4years of precision welding experience
• Proficient with reading blueprints and interpret documents including safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (SOP’s)
• Must be proficient with the use of measuring tools & validating own work to print specifications.
• ASME Section 9 certification beneficial
• AWS certifications beneficial (D1.1, D1.2, D1.3. D1.6)
• Must be able to set up and maintain all welding machines and tools.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $54,080– $60,320 ($26.00 - $29.00) -Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.