Welding & Fabrication Tech II — Water Ops

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician II – Welder/Fabricator to join the Lake Mathews Facility in Riverside, CA. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, layout, and maintenance of critical water utility components to ensure reliable water and power delivery.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, fabricating structural elements, and supporting treatment plants and distribution systems while adhering to regulatory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years of welding/fabrication experience.
• Alternative: high school diploma or GED plus acceptance into a welder/fabricator trade training program in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Repair: Fixes gates, valves, pipelines, shafts, impellers, and housing.
• Structural Fabrication: Builds and maintains cabinets, vaults, catwalks, guard rails, and drain covers.
• Material Layout: Measures, cuts, and aligns metal alloys and related materials.
• System Support: Maintenance supports distribution networks, treatment plants, and facilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to established trade, procedural, and regulatory code practices.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Layout measurements

Maintenance

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Trade training program (welder/fabricator)

Tools

Forklift Certification

Manlift Certification

Respirator Certification

Welding certificates

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician II – Welder/Fabricator to join the Lake Mathews Facility in Riverside, CA. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, layout, and maintenance of critical water utility components to ensure reliable water and power delivery.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, fabricating structural elements, and supporting treatment plants and distribution systems while adhering to regulatory