Welding Support Technician

S&P Fabrication Services; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Fabrication Services is seeking a Welder Helper to maintain an organized work area and ensure equipment and materials are ready for welders. You will supply rods, grinding discs, and operate basic welding machinery, grinders, hammers, torches, and drills while staying aware of metal types like galvanized, carbon and stainless steel.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, cost savings through accuracy, and adaptability to a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding, including maintenance.
• Basic understanding of design techniques and blueprints for welds.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments.
• Basic mathematics related to welding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Attending on-site safety meetings.
• Maintaining cleanliness of work areas.
• Assisting welders to set up rigs and move between work areas.
• Ensuring welders have materials and tools such as rods and grinding discs.
• Maintaining stock levels of materials and supplies.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Following welders' instructions to adjust welding machine temperatures.
• Using buffers and grinders to clean welds.
• Maintaining knowledge of metal types.
• Operating various tools and equipment.
• Identifying safety risks and complying with safety procedures.
• Reading production schedules and blueprints for project specs.
• Monitoring welding to prevent overheating, shrinkage, or expansion.
• Connecting cutting torches to gas or power sources.
• Carrying out tasks assigned by welders.
• Cleaning workpieces with chemical cleaners to remove slag, rust, and grease.
• Willingness to travel to different sites as needed.

Skills

Reading & interpreting instructions

Mathematics for welding

English literacy

Education

6+ months welding experience

Tools

Welding machines

Grinders

Hammers

Beveling machines

Torches

Magnetic drills

Job description

S&P Fabrication Services is seeking a Welder Helper to maintain an organized work area and ensure equipment and materials are ready for welders. You will supply rods, grinding discs, and operate basic welding machinery, grinders, hammers, torches, and drills while staying aware of metal types like galvanized, carbon and stainless steel.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, cost savings through accuracy, and adaptability to a dynamic shop environment.