Yard Specialist - Welder

Clark Pacific; Reno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Clark Pacific is seeking a Welder Specialist in Woodland, CA to support Clark Metal Works operations. The role involves hands-on MIG and Flux Core welding, fabricating components from blueprints, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards in a union environment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of welding experience, with MIG/Flux Core certs or willingness to obtain them. Overtime and flexible availability are required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on welding experience.
• Proficiency in MIG and Flux Core welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Welding certification in MIG and Flux Core required or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong safety conscience and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Exercise professionalism and confidentiality with team members, projects, and proprietary information.
• Utilize welding knowledge essential to manufacturing operations.
• Perform MIG and Flux Core welding per drawings and work instructions.
• Read drawings/blueprints, communicate requirements, and ensure fit and finish.
• Measure, lay out, fit, and fabricate components to spec.
• Prepare, assemble, weld, grind, and fit materials as needed.
• Operate welding equipment and hand/power tools safely.
• Handle materials and equipment including forklifts and cranes.
• Lead safety practices and SOPs; complete documentation and material handling tasks.
• Maintain clean work areas and proper storage of debris and hazardous materials.
• Mentor teammates within area of expertise.

Skills

MIG welding

Flux Core welding

Blueprint reading

Grinders & cutting torches

Safety adherence

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification

Tools

Grinders

Cutting torches

Job description

Clark Pacific is now hiring for a Welder Specialist in Woodland, CA. At Clark Pacific, the Specialist - Welder supports manufacturing operations within Clark Metal Works (CMW) by applying specialized welding and fabrication skills in a union manufacturing environment. This role performs hands-on welding and fabrication work while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. Flexible availability and overtime are required based on production needs.

Schedule & Availability

• Flexible availability required
• Overtime required based on manufacturing demands

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with team members, projects, and proprietary information.
• Utilize specialized welding knowledge and skills critical to manufacturing operations.
• Perform welding using MIG and Flux Core processes in accordance with drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and work plans and communicate requirements as needed.
• Conduct accurate measurements, layout, fitting, and fabrication tasks to meet product specifications.
• Prepare and assemble materials by cutting, bending, grinding, welding, and fitting components.
• Operate welding equipment, grinders, cutting torches, and other hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Operate machinery and equipment as required, including forklifts, cranes, and designated company vehicles.
• Lead and ensure adherence to established safety principles, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Complete required documentation and perform material handling duties including receiving, storage, disbursement, and delivery.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, ensuring debris, recyclables, and hazardous materials are properly managed and stored.
• Support and mentor team members as needed within area of expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience as a Welder
• Proficiency in MIG and Flux Core welding
• Experience using grinders and cutting torches required.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Welding certification in MIG and Flux Core required or willingness to obtain certification.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in general construction preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Solid understanding of welding safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Dependable work ethic in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options including HDHP Plan with Employer Funded with HSA, based on eligibility and tenure
• Employer contributions toward medical premiums and Health Savings Account (HSA), increasing with length of service and job classification
• Dental insurance through Sun Life Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Retirement 401k with Employer Contributions
• Paid training and advancement opportunities
• Consistent, full-time employment with overtime opportunities based on production needs

Benefit will be subject to a waiting period.

Interested? If you are safety-focused, reliable, and ready to contribute to a high-performing manufacturing team, we encourage you to apply.

Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities