Fabrication / Welder JOB ID #67321 Our client is a fast-growing agricultural equipment manufacturing company operating in the Central Valley Agriculture Industry that is seeking Welders/Fabricators. The Fabrication / Welder position will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment, performs skill manual labor along a fabrication and welding department. This person operates, trouble-shoots and maintains production line machinery and computers. May perform minor repairs as necessary. Location: Merced, CA. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job. • Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment. • Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage. • Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded. • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area. • Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered • Operate production machinery and welders. • Troubleshoot production line machinery. • Perform equipment changeovers. • Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary to produce product within specifications. Reject product outside of specifications. • Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs). • Operate forklift to maintain raw material supply for the production line (only if certified). • Complete daily production logs. • Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on production line machinery, welders & equipment. • Communicate with fabricators / welders from other shifts. • Clean and maintain work area. • Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use. • Willing to work overtime both daily and weekends. • Able to work both day shift and/or second shift. • Must follow OSHA requirements, keeping a clean shaved facial surface around the respirator seal. • Other duties as assigned. • Performs other related duties as assigned ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist mechanics and machinists in repair work. • Perform resupply of inventory for parts and production supermarkets. • Provide on-the-job training to new employees. • Order materials from other work areas when needed. Maintain material supply adhering to just in time and lean manufacturing principles. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Basic reading, writing in English and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent. • Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair. • Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints. • Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms. • Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments. WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors and work boots. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS • 30 to 40 percent of the job requires lifting carrying holding and manipulating objects weighting excess of 50 pounds. • Able to bend over. • Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead. • Able to push and pull. • Able to stand on feet for duration of shift. • Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work. Especially: skill and ease in using both hands • Must be able to see details at close range. • Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials. Schedule: • 8-hours (2 Different Shifts) • Day shift/Night Shift • Mon – Sat. Pay Rate: $18.00- $24.00 per hour (DOE) Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance • Benefit Conditions - Waiting period may apply/Only full-time employees are eligible Education • High School or GED equivalent (Preferred) Experience: • 1+ yrs. (Preferred) California applicants: to see how we protect your data, visit our website at https://www.bbsi.com/privacy-notice-california-applicants. Company DescriptionBBSI started as a staffing company in 1972, and evolved into a Professional Employer Organization. Over time, we saw that we could make a much bigger impact for our clients by facilitating different conversations with business owners. Helping them see what they couldn’t see before is what drives us. So, we changed the way we do business. Today, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with business owners and are relentless in our pursuit of their success.
See More Details >>Required Skills and Qualifications • Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required, typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent. • Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding, including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair. • Ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms, with excellent communication skills. • Basis understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
See More Details >>Job Description This is a part-time instructional assignment under the general direction of the educational authority. The professor will teach a variety of welding courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours. Responsibilities • Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations • Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy • Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records • Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations • Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy • Participate in the development and review of curriculum • Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials • Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees • Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments • Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records
See More Details >>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.
