Welder I

Dormakaba USA, Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and Personal Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Job summary

dormakaba USA, Inc. in Chino, CA is seeking a Welder I to weld and assemble metal pieces using MIG welding and related processes. You will read blueprints, interpret drawings, and follow work orders to ensure timely, quality production.

The Welder I role offers overtime as needed, a base pay range of $25.50/hr to $30/hr, and benefits including parental leave, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement to support your growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous MIG welding experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read, interpret blueprints, schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret instructions, blueprints, schematics, drawings, welding process specifications, sample assemblies or receive verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using MIG processes
• Follow production schedules to meet work order delivery dates
• Order parts if needed
• Examine work pieces for flaws and imperfections

Skills

MIG welding experience

Blueprints reading

Read and interpret instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, California, Chino

Sep 15, 2026

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Welder I based in Chino, CA. The Welder I is responsible for welding and assembling metal pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment.

The base pay range for this position is $25.50/hr. - 30/hr. with mandatory overtime, as needed.

What you will do

• Read and interpret instructions, blueprints, schematics, drawings, welding process specifications, sample assemblies or receive verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as MIG at a proficient level
• Follow production schedules to meet work order delivery dates ensuring efficient use of labor
• Order parts if needed
• Examine work pieces for flaws and imperfections

What we require

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in MIG welding in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, interpret instructions, blueprints, schematics, drawings, bills of material and blueprints

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

What we prefer

• Trade school welding certification

What we offer

• Taking Care of our employees on day one with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management - as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

As a state and federal contractor, dormakaba is subject to specific legal and contractual requirements regarding workplace safety and substance abuse. Certain roles within the Company are designated as safety-sensitive or subject to compliance obligations that require drug testing. If a job description clearly states that the position is subject to drug testing and identifies disqualification for any substance on our testing panel-including marijuana-a positive result will render the individual ineligible for that role, regardless of state or local laws permitting marijuana use.

Employees and applicants are responsible for reviewing job descriptions and understanding the substance testing requirements that may apply to their position.