Welder -1st Shift

Sanmina Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sanmina Fremont facility in California is seeking a skilled Welder to join a full-service enclosure systems team. The role involves reading assembly instructions, preparing materials, and performing precise MIG and TIG welds on stainless steel, aluminum and steel.

You will use calipers and gauges, maintain equipment, and ensure quality through inspections. The site offers in-house painting, logistics support, and a path to growth within a global EMS leader.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of precision welding experience.
• Ability to maintain tight tolerance of +/-0.03 thousandths.
• Proficient reading blueprints and SOPs.
• ASME/AWS certification beneficial (D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6).

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, diagrams, weld symbols, and BOMs to accurately create equipment and products.
• Perform MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel, aluminum and steel.
• Use hand tools (screw guns, drills, grinders) and measure with calipers and gauges.
• Maintain weld machines and monitor performance to improve cycle times.
• Maintain inventory and set up weldment fixturing to meet tolerances.
• Conduct quality checks and document any defects.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Calipers use

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding machines

GMAW

GTAW

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

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.

What You'll Do

A welder is responsible for reading and understanding assembly instructions, ensuring that the necessary materials are available, and taking 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.

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2-4 years of precision welding experience in precision frame manufacturing
• Ability to maintain tight tolerance of +/-0.03 thousandths.
• 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.

Candidates will be required to pass a welding assessment. This is a practical test. This involves performing actual welds to assess skill and technique.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $70,420 and $76,960 ($33.00 - $34.700 per hour) , and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.