Welder / Fitter - Otay Mesa - 2nd Shift Job Description We are seeking a skilled Welder / Fitter to join our team in constructing large beam structures. The role involves welding predominantly stainless steel, with some aluminum, using GMAW and Dual Shield welding techniques. The candidate will interpret drawings, take precise measurements, and execute full welds and layouts. Responsibilities • Weld large beams to form structures. • Interpret and work from blueprints and drawings. • Perform precise measurements and set up jigs for welding. • Conduct all stages of welding from layouts to packing and full welds. • Operate cranes and other necessary equipment. Essential Skills • Proficiency in GMAW and Dual Shield welding. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings. • Experience in performing precise measurements and set jigs. • Skilled in crane operation and fabrication. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with both stainless steel and aluminum welding. • Knowledge of wire feed and SMAW techniques. Why Work Here? Join a dynamic work environment where your skills in welding and fitting are appreciated and developed. We offer a supportive atmosphere that values teamwork and safety, encouraging professional growth. Work Environment The work environment is similar to that of a shipyard, providing a hands-on and active setting. Safety gear and appropriate attire are required to maintain a secure working area. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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. 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, gender identity, 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
See More Details >>AP Precision Metals, Inc. was founded in 1998 by Lane Litke and Victor Miller out of a necessity for reliable metal products for their growing robotics company, Arc Products. Thanks to that focus on quality and reliability, AP Precision Metals has dramatically expanded its customer base and manufacturing capabilities. We've installed industry-leading machinery over the last 8 years and continue to invest in order to maintain our competitive edge. Today we are a core supplier for major private and publicly traded companies in San Diego. Nevertheless, we retain our founding principle: to be a stable, long-term, fabricator for small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Many of our employees have been with us since the very beginning. A generous IRA, healthcare, shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift, and a focus on regular training have allowed us to take many employees from unskilled labor to high-paid technicians. We take pride in the customers we serve and just as much pride in the health and success of our team and their families. AP Precision Metals, Inc. is looking for a Experienced MIG Welders to join our team. Primary duties may include: • Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project • Welding materials and components to tolerance required by technical prints • Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints • We do a large amount of 14GA, 10GA, .125, .250 and .500 thick steel welding • Spot weldig • Experience with TIG is a plus. Steel, Aluminum, Stainless • Experience programming a Fanuc Lincoln Robotic MIG Cell is a plus Additional Duties on occasion Operating other light sheet metal machinery • Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift
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.
