Welding Technician - Allied Trades (Fabrication)

Akima, LLC; Jolon (CA); On-site; USD 53,726 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CBA - The benefits and leave offered

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations in Jolon, California seeks an Allied Trade Technician with a welding specialty to support maintenance and fabrication on site. The role covers welding, paint prep, sand blasting, vehicle/trailer body repair and safety inspections, with testing procedures as needed.

Under supervision, you will weld, inspect, and repair components, read blueprints, and work with MIG/TIG processes while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety and quality in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Must be AWS D1.1 Structural welder certified; will have 120 days from start to obtain if not already.
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Welders must be capable of welding dissimilar metals such as copper to steel.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Must be able to work in various body positions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to work orders using brazing and arc/gas processes.
• Welds using gas or MIG/TIG; perform cutting, grinding, and repairs to parts as needed.
• Locate and repair cracks in engine components and pass tests to meet certifications where required.
• Apply shielded arc, MIG, TIG and brazing to fabricate aluminum, steel and armor plate materials.
• Work in flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions; follow safety procedures.

Skills

AWS D1.1 Certification

Blueprint reading

Dissimilar metals welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations in Jolon, California seeks an Allied Trade Technician with a welding specialty to support maintenance and fabrication on site. The role covers welding, paint prep, sand blasting, vehicle/trailer body repair and safety inspections, with testing procedures as needed.

Under supervision, you will weld, inspect, and repair components, read blueprints, and work with MIG/TIG processes while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety and quality in a demanding environment.