Becoming a welder in Merced, CA, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, offering a blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions needing annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Merced, the median wage for welders is around $1,231 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,713 per week. Training programs, community colleges, and apprenticeships provide pathways to this lucrative career, which offers strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
We are seeking a Fabrication Welder to become an integral part of our team! Maintenance 2: This is a journey level position responsible for performing assigned duties without detailed instructions, only occasional instructions as new or unusual situations arise. This position performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of irrigation canals, drains, irrigation ditches, pipelines, crossings, and other related facilities. Operate a variety of construction equipment in a skilled manner for installation, maintenance or repair of pipelines and related structures; perform pick and shovel work. Perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: • Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products • Install and repair various equipment and components • Follow blueprints to meet product specifications • Calculate material measurements to verify specifications • Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance Qualifications: • Previous experience in welding, manufacturing, or other related fields • Familiarity with welding tools and procedures • Familiarity with engineering blueprints and schematics • Ability to handle physical workload Education and Experience: • High School graduation or tested equivalent. • One (1) year of experience related to repair and maintenance in an irrigation district, metal work or general construction experience is desirable. Working Hours The regular workweek consists of a minimum of forty-five (45) hours, nine (9) hours a day, five (5) days a week. The work schedule may require this position to respond to emergencies and serve on the on-call rotation for service calls during non-work hours, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, this position may be required to work a variety of scheduled shifts and work overtime as required. It is understood this position may require working hours not normally considered business hours to meet the emergency needs of the District including weekends, holidays and after hours. Company DescriptionHMRD works in conjunction with SLCC to deliver irrigation water and provide drainage service to SLCC customers. As a member of the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors, SLCC has an annual contractual entitlement of 163,000 acre-feet (AF). The actual deliveries to farmers average 130,000 acre-feet per year.
See More Details >>ROP Instructor - Welding at Merced County Office of EducationApplication Deadline: 3/26/2025 4:30 PM PacificDate Posted: 3/12/2025Contact: Chelsea DunlapNumber of Openings: 1Salary: $37.72 - $65.36 Per Hour (Based on 24-25 C4 Certificated Salary Schedule)Length of Work Year: 8 hours per day/184 days per yearEmployment Type: Full TimeDepartment/Program: Educational Services/Student ProgramsLocation: Juvenile Hall (2840 W. Sandy Mush Road) and VCS Merced (1850 Wardrobe Ave)Hours: 7:30 AM-3:30 PMPC #: 3959Job Summary:Under the administrative direction of the assigned Coordinator, is responsible for the instruction of students enrolled in the High School program. Coordinates with on-campus staff. Establishes and maintains a safe and effective classroom learning environment and possesses the knowledge required to teach students the proper curriculum. This position is included in the certificated bargaining unit and is subject to the terms of the union agreement regarding membership.Requirements / Qualifications:COMPLETED Edjoin online application including section AB2534, if applicable.ResumeCopy of ALL college transcripts, if applicable.Copy of California credential(s) authorizing service in this area(s), if already held.3 current letters of recommendation (dated within 18 months of submission and signed by the author)Education and/or Training: High school diploma or recognized equivalent. Desired: BA/BS Degree in field related to vocational area being taught.Credentials and/or Skills: Hold/qualify for valid CA Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Credential for the subject to be taught. Skills appropriate to the position being taught.Experience: Three (3) years of work experience in the technical skills area to be taught are required. One (1) of the three (3) years of the required experience must be within the last five (5) years, or two (2) years within the last ten (10) years.All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.Comments and Other Information:Verification of work experience will be required when applying for appropriate credentials. Verification means confirmation of the qualifying experience, an original letter signed by past and/or present employer(s) on company letterhead that attests to and MUST include all of the following: 1) Employer's name, address, and telephone number; 2) Beginning and ending dates of employment; 3) Complete description of duties; 4) Statement as to whether or not the employment was full-time. (If less than full-time, the statement must include an accounting of the number of hours the applicant was employed). 5) The working relationship of the person signing the verification to the applicant. Additional Information for Self-Employed Individuals: When the applicant is self-employed, or the experience is vocational, written verification shall be made by the applicant, signed under penalty of perjury, detailing the information described in 1) through 4) above, AND must be further substantiated, in writing, by other person(s) having first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s self-employment or avocation, such as the applicant’s accountant, major supplier of goods, or major user of goods or services. IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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