Welder II/III (4167)

Ahern Companies; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ahern Companies in Selma, CA is seeking an Experienced Welder II/III for day shift duties. The role focuses on MIG welding of steel parts and ensuring conformance to engineering and quality standards, with emphasis on on-time delivery and teamwork.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using measuring tools, operating cutting torches, and maintaining records. Drug screen is required; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Fractions and decimals knowledge, including conversions.
• Read and use tape measure, steel rules and squares.
• Learn operations of multiple jigs/fixtures and rotate jobs to meet rates.
• Assist in training others in safe use of jigs/fixtures.
• Maintain production pace and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding of steel parts of varying sizes and weights.
• Use cranes and rigging to move weldments.
• Operate plasma and oxy-fuel cutting torches.
• Use powered hand tools (grinders, sanders, drills, saws).
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork and records.
• Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Maintain housekeeping and dispose of waste per safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

Tape measure

Fractions/Decimals

Rigging

Precision measuring instruments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Plasma cutting

Oxy-fuel cutting

Grinders

Saws

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Xtreme California - Selma, CA 93662

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.72 - $28.94 Hourly

Job Description

The Welder II/III is to provide assurance that our products meet Engineering and Quality requirements, including On‐time delivery. The candidate shall be highly motivated and an effective team player.

Shifts

Day Shift – 6:30am – 3:00pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Mig Welding of steel parts of varying sizes, thickness and weight.
• Using cranes and rigging to move parts and weldments.
• Using various cutting machines like plasma and oxy‐fuel cutting torches.
• Using various powered hand tools including grinders, sanders, drills, saw and others.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records and documentation.
• Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Must practice good housekeeping and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be added if assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and have knowledge of weld symbols.
• Must know fractions and decimals, including fraction conversions.
• Must be able to read and use tape measure, steel rules and squares.
• Ability to learn operations of multiple jigs/fixtures within a job area and must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet standard rates and schedules.
• Assist in training other employees in safe and efficient use of jigs/fixtures.
• Must work at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within our quality standards to ensure timely completion.
• Accurately measure and lay out locations for welded components.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and equipment to build steel structures.
• Must possess a strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years minimum welding experience.
• Certified welder.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Language Skills

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend written and verbal English.

Note

• Drug screen required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Blueprint reading: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Crane: 3 years (Required)
• Precision measuring instruments: 3 years (Required)
• MIG welding: 3 years (Required)
• Power tools: 1 year (Required)
• Rigging: 1 year (Required)