Job title: Structural Welder Reports to: Production Superintendent PAY RANGE: $25 - $35 per hour (DOE) Job Overview Responsible for welding of steel, aluminum and stainless-steel materials using the SMAW, GTAW and/or GMAW processes in all positions. Required to perform miscellaneous tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor. Education • High school graduate, or GED Responsibilities • Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand or using a Welding Procedure Specification • Must have own basic skill related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace • Weld steel, aluminum and stainless steel components based on the required weld processes and parameters • Adhere to the specific welding procedure specifications • Set up welding cells for serial production runs • Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities • Follow all company rules and policies • Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task • Follow all safety rules and quality standards • Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency • Assist in the preparation of product for shipment • Report any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor • Must be able to lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds) or using a hoist Qualifications • Six months to one-year related experience and/or training • Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required • Experience with SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding highly preferred • Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form • Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities and have a dependable work ethic • Knowledge of welding equipment and associated tooling including proper set up and use • Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals • Familiarity with the metric system • Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time • Willing to work 40+ hours a week • Pass substance abuse testing • Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
See More Details >>Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. About the Role: This position is for experienced welders who are able to use the necessary equipment for MIG and TIG welding of structures, enclosures, pipes, and other components, as well as general fabrication and refurbishment, and operating equipment and heavy machinery. Experienced welders who are able to perform open root welding. What You Will Do: • Plan sequences of welding operations and determine methods of welding to weld structural details and assemblies, using all available welding processes such as gas, electric arc, (GTAW), heli-arc, orbital, sigma and submerged arc welding. Perform setup incidental for welding operations, working from blueprints, sketches, other authorized documents and/or oral instructions. Weld any gauge materials where welded areas are subject to high pressure or extreme stress and where care must be taken to prevent leaks and cracks. • Weld flat, vertical or overhead areas, or in difficult positions and areas difficult of access. Recognize need for and pre-heat materials as necessary and minimize warpage by proper location of weld and stress relieving methods. Form and shape details, as required. Improvise welding aids such as paper templates, locating devices, holding blocks, etc. • Perform surface preparation of parts such as cleaning, sanding, grinding, polishing and some assembly of parts. Clean and dress welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable weld joints. • Check own work for conformance to specifications. Must pass and maintain required certifications. Use all necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform work as a journeyman. Must be able to climb and weld from ladders, scaffolds roofs, and in pits. Maintain good shop practices. What You Have: • Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests • Minimum of three (3) years GTAW 2G and 3G experience in a production environment • Available to work any shift • Ability to perform simple computer operations, work from digital prints Desired Qualifications: • Three (3) to five (5) years of GTAW welding experience • Experience welding with precision fixturing • Ability to work overtime as needed Summary Pay Range: $32.52- $48.78 Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. • Medical, dental, and vision benefits* • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* • 401(k) savings plans* • Health Savings Account (HSA)* • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* • Health Lifestyle Programs* • Employee Assistance Program* • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* • Career Development* • Incentive bonus* • Disability benefits • Life Insurance • Parental leave • Adoption benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Sign on bonus • These benefits also apply to part-time employees This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. Posting Dates: Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
See More Details >>Amentum is looking for a qualified Aerospace Structural Welder to support our San Diego, California location. Job Summary: The Aerospace Structural Welder will perform standard cutting and welding operations to include by not limited to repair work and new fabrication activities based in carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized pipe, plate, structural shapes, etc. Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools. Some metal working experience preferred such as the operation of a metal shear, brake, pipe bending, and various cutting tools. The incumbent may also design, weld, heat-treat, fabricate, and machine precision tools, components, and assemblies for related Ground Support Equipment (SE). The incumbent may advise about metal machining, welding and designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauges, dies, and fixtures to facilitate welding or other shops supported. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or fee; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, crawl or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and various weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions on occasion. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Position may require travel. Other Responsibilities: Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Minimum Requirements • Must be a U.S. Citizen. • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. • Must have a valid Driver's License. • Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. • May be required to pass a U.S. Government background security check. • Must be able to meet and maintain all base access and contract security requirements. • Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security/SCI Security Clearance. • Pre-employment drug screening is required. • Ability to stand for a prolong period of time performing repetitive tasks. • Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision. • 4 years' recent experience and proficiency in the following weld processes': • * GTAW-Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel / 1-6G/F • GMAW- Steel- 1-6G/F • SMAW- Steel / 1-6G/F • Oxyfuel brazing • Will perform various field level and limited sustainment maintenance actions on various Ground Support Equipment. • Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks & job qualification(s). • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. • Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, shop drawings and schematics.. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong problem-solving skills. • Strong verbal communication skills. • Basic knowledge of maintenance repairs on a variety of equipment. • Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement. • Time management and prioritization skills. • Knowledge of Analog Machinery i.e., lathe, drill press, milling machine. • GTAW, SMAW, Brazing & GMAW- currently certified. Please submit Resume and applicable qualifications when applying. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $44.12 per hour. Plus $7.50 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 5.54 hours of paid time off biweekly, and 11 paid holidays annually. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in San Diego, CA typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 406,930 welders nationwide, with a median weekly wage of $1,019. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training programs provide aspiring welders with the necessary skills and certifications, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $53,000 annually for experienced welders.
