Welder - 2nd shift

Chatsworth Products; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Chatsworth Products is seeking an Experienced Welder on the Second Shift in Simi Valley, CA. The role involves setting up and operating welding equipment to manufacture metal cabinets, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, planning procedures, inspecting parts and equipment, and performing various welding tasks on sheet metal. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work extended hours is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Welding experience or welding certificate required.
• Sheet metal production welding experience preferred.
• Must pass welding test.
• Able to read blueprints and engineering specs.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates welding equipment to fabricate metal cabinets.
• Plans work procedures, tools, and material needs.
• Inspects and maintains equipment for safety.
• Inspects welded parts per procedure and ensures specs.
• Welds sheet metal in various positions.
• Prepares surfaces and uses cutting torch to size material.
• Builds up worn surfaces.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Works from blueprints and production schedules.
• Assists other areas after welding operations.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Reading engineering specs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certificate

Tools

Welding torch

Sheet metal fabrication tools

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Simi Valley Plant - SImi Vallely, CA 93063Salary Range: $22.00 - $23.15 HourlyJob Shift: Second ShiftSets up and operates gas and electric welding equipment used in the manufacturing of metal cabinets. Responsible for meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

• Under minimal supervision, sets up and operates different types of equipment used to weld metal cabinets and other related products.
• Plans details of working procedure, tools, and material requirements.
• Inspects and maintains equipment for compliance with safety requirements. Corrects any safety issues before performing operations.
• Inspect welded parts by the work-in-process inspection procedure and ensure they meet engineering specifications. Resolves quality and mechanical problems, making minor repairs and equipment adjustments as needed.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting and welding various metals. Welds sheet metal using different welding positions (flat, overhead, vertical, etc.).
• Cleans and prepares surfaces (including sanding) to be welded.
• Uses cutting torch equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Works from blueprint, engineering specifications and production schedules.
• Upon completion of welding operations, assists other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education preferred.
• Must have some welding experience or a welding certificate.
• Production welding with sheet metal experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate the capability of welding sheet metal products by passing a welding test.
• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints and engineering specifications. Basic reading, writing and numerical ability.
• Proficient in using measuring devices as required for product inspection.
• Available and willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as production demands dictate.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be considerable.
• Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing work.
• Work involves considerable stooping, bending, and working on overhead structures.
• Considerable glare emits from work, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Work area must be carefully enclosed to prevent injury to others from sparks and flying chips.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.

Pay range $22.00 - $23.15/hour DOE

At Chatsworth Products, you will enjoy the unique benefits of becoming an Employee Owner. These include having an equal share and stake in the company’s success and revenue, whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares, and a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they’re valued, respected, and trusted to help guide the company’s future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled