Welder Journeyman

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Turbines is seeking an experienced Welder to join their operations team. The position involves using various welding processes to fuse metals while ensuring conformance to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have substantial GTAW experience and the ability to work across multiple shifts. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must pass multiple welder qualification tests.
• Minimum of three (3) years GTAW 2G and 3G experience in a production environment.
• Ability to perform simple computer operations from digital prints.

Responsibilities

• Plan sequences of welding operations and methods.
• Weld high-stress and flat, vertical, or overhead areas.
• Perform surface preparation and clean welds.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving

Job description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About the Role:

This occupation requires the use of all available welding processes to fusion weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals to meet the welding requirements and to perform all of the work requirements in all departments of the Solar plants.

What You Will Do:

Plan sequences of welding operations and determine methods of welding to weld structural details and assemblies, using all available welding processes such as gas, electric arc, (GTAW), heli-arc, orbital, sigma and submerged arc welding

Perform setup incidental for welding operations, working from blueprints, sketches, other authorized documents and/or oral instructions

Weld any gauge materials where welded areas are subject to high pressure or extreme stress and where care must be taken to prevent leaks and cracks

Weld flat, vertical or overhead areas, or in difficult positions and areas difficult of access

Recognize need for and pre-heat materials as necessary and minimize warpage by proper location of weld and stress relieving methods

Form and shape details, as required

Improvise welding aids such as paper templates, locating devices, holding blocks, etc.

Perform surface preparation of parts such as cleaning, sanding, grinding, polishing and some assembly of parts

Clean and dress welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable weld joints

Check own work for conformance to specifications

Must pass and maintain required certifications

Use all necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform work as a journeyman

Must be able to climb and weld from ladders, scaffolds roofs, and in pits

What You Have:

Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests

Minimum of three (3) years GTAW 2G and 3G experience in a production environment

Available to work 2nd and 1st shift

Ability to perform simple computer operations, work from digital prints

Desired Qualifications:

Three (3) to five (5) years of GTAW welding experience

Experience welding with precision fixturing

Ability to work overtim e as needed

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Summary Pay Range:

$32.52 - $48.78

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About the Role:

This occupation requires the use of all available welding processes to fusion weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals to meet the welding requirements and to perform all of the work requirements in all departments of the Solar plants.

What You Will Do:

• Plan sequences of welding operations and determine methods of welding to weld structural details and assemblies, using all available welding processes such as gas, electric arc, (GTAW), heli-arc, orbital, sigma and submerged arc welding

• Perform setup incidental for welding operations, working from blueprints, sketches, other authorized documents and/or oral instructions

• Weld any gauge materials where welded areas are subject to high pressure or extreme stress and where care must be taken to prevent leaks and cracks

• Weld flat, vertical or overhead areas, or in difficult positions and areas difficult of access

• Recognize need for and pre-heat materials as necessary and minimize warpage by proper location of weld and stress relieving methods

• Form and shape details, as required

• Improvise welding aids such as paper templates, locating devices, holding blocks, etc.

• Perform surface preparation of parts such as cleaning, sanding, grinding, polishing and some assembly of parts

• Clean and dress welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable weld joints

• Check own work for conformance to specifications

• Must pass and maintain required certifications

• Use all necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform work as a journeyman

• Must be able to climb and weld from ladders, scaffolds roofs, and in pits

• Maintain good shop practices

What You Have:

• Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests

• Minimum of three (3) years GTAW 2G and 3G experience in a production environment

• Available to work 2nd and 1st shift

• Ability to perform simple computer operations, work from digital prints

Desired Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of GTAW welding experience

• Experience welding with precision fixturing

• Ability to work overtim e as needed

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Summary Pay Range:

$32.52 - $48.78

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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