Embarking on a career as a welder in San Francisco, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with technical training. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive on-the-job training under seasoned professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a median annual salary of $45,190. In San Francisco, the average weekly wage for welders is $1,546, with experienced professionals earning up to $2,100 weekly. Trade schools, welding unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
Statement of Purpose To provide satisfying, long-term work opportunities for our dedicated employees - We believe that there is pride to be gained in performing productive work, and there should be great satisfaction in achieving results as a team. Our efforts will be spent towards continuously improving the health, strength, and quality of the company. We believe our collective success will generate value that supports our families and benefits our communities. We are currently looking to hire top field welders. Join our team and become a “tankee” traveling throughout our beautiful country! Compensation: Hourly wage based upon experience and skill set, plus per diem (to cover meals and lodging). Normal hourly wage paid for work-related travel (no overtime). Non-union. Occasional prevailing wage. Non-exempt. No PTO or paid holidays. Pay periods are weekly. Direct deposit is available. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available on the first of the month following a 30-day probationary period. Phillips Tank pays approximately 60% and employee pays 40% of medical benefit premiums. Employee pays 100% for vision and dental benefit premiums. Shift: Project work schedules vary. However, a typical work shift is daylight (10 hours per day, 5 days per week). Status: Full-time employee (subject to project availability and work schedules.) NOTE: Compensation, benefits, and other position details are subject to Phillips Tank’s policies and procedures. Day to Day Duties: • Performing arc and torch cutting and gouging. • Using generators, compressors, tuggers, blowers, grinders, and other power and air tools. • Welding plate with 7018, 7024 and 6010 stick (SMAW), flux core (FCAW), and submerged arc automatic machines (3 o’clock and “goat”/tractor). • Using come-alongs, hydraulic jacks, hoists, air bags, winches, and other lifting equipment. • Using tank shell buggies, tank scaffolding, tank ladders, and other specialty equipment. • Performing vacuum box tests, oil tests, dye penetrant tests, and other non-destructive quality examinations. • Using gas monitors, fresh air kits, respirators, emergency rescue kits, and other safety equipment. • Operating forklifts, man lifts, boom lifts, and other large lifting equipment. • Knowledge of crane operations (including rigging and signaling) • Reading detailed erection and fabrication drawings. • Planning the sequence and methods of fitting up, welding, repairing, and constructing tanks. • Completing job safety analysis, safety audits, site-specific training, and other safety training. • Follow directions and work professionally with other crew members. \ • Other duties as assigned. WKBBHAO4bf
See More Details >>As a team, we've launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars. Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we're very excited for the impact we'll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more! Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career. Aerospace Welder The Propulsion Production team is looking for a detail-oriented welder who takes pride in the quality of their craftsmanship. As an aerospace welder, you will be responsible for orbital tube welding of propulsion manifolds and components in a cleanroom environment. You will also own welding of ground support equipment and tooling, which will be used for the assembly, integration, and test of geostationary satellites. As needed, you will help with the assembly of spacecraft and other production activities other than welding. Seasoned welders would own the development of welding processes and technically ambitious welding projects. If you want to take your welding skills and level of ownership to the next level, this could be the role for you! Role: • Weld and inspect the welds of high purity fluidic propulsion systems (orbital welds on steel tubes and components). • Operate equipment like an orbital tube welder, helium leak detector, manual TIG welder, drill press, chop saw, and weld fixturing. • Fabricate and weld ground support equipment and tooling, using MIG and TIG welding on both steel and aluminum. • Work in a clean room environment with high value hardware, ensuring the highest level of cleanliness and integrity. • Assure process quality, repeatability, and continuous improvement by working with engineering to make changes to the hardware designs and manufacturing processes. Requirements: • 3+ years of OTW and/or TIG welding experience on a variety of materials, including ability to spec equipment and consumables, set up parts, perform welding, and inspect work. • Experience working in a shop environment with knowledge of how to use fabrication and assembly equipment and tools such as drill press, band saw, hand tools, etc. Bonus: • Expertise in developing weld schedules and improving weld processes to meet the specifications of AWS D17.1. • Demonstrated capabilities in orbital tube welding and working in a high quality manufacturing environment. • Hands-on experience working with fluid systems, including cleanliness requirements and cleaning processes. • Welding and weld inspection certifications. • Experience with x-ray inspection. • Experience working with aerospace propulsion systems. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
See More Details >>Description Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward. Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups. Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together. At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with California state law. Starting hourly rate is $38.23 subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Bonus eligible: Yes Key Responsibilities: • Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices. • Maintain accurate records of materials used, work performed, and time spent on each project. • Perform advance TIG (GTAW) welding techniques on aircraft engine and airframe parts and components, including interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements. Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, and grinding metals to ensure proper fit and alignment, including fixture design and fabrication. • Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards. Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition. • Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and other team members to troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements. Technicians must be flexible to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority. Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract. Shift differentials of $.51 and $.58 cents per hour for working an afternoon or evening shift respectively are paid in addition to the hourly rate. New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment. There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues. Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): • Proficiency in operating welding, machinery, tools, and related equipment. • Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset. • Physical stamina and ability to work in varying conditions (e.g. heat, confined spaces, heights). • 2 years of experience TIG (GTAW) welding. United offers all its airport employees and aircraft technicians based at SFO Airport free medical coverage. This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families’ members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost. Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan. Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost! In addition to medical and dental coverage, United also provides life and accident insurance and employees can enroll in additional coverages such as vision coverage, long-term disability, critical illness, and hospital insurance. United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance. The starting rate for this role is $38.23. This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing). We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement). United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.
See More Details >>