Embarking on a career as a welder in Santa Clara, CA, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), the welding industry is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029. In Santa Clara, the median weekly wage for welders is approximately $1,738, with experienced professionals earning up to $2,000 per week. With the industry experiencing a steady demand driven by infrastructure development and manufacturing growth, aspiring welders in Santa Clara can expect a promising career path with competitive compensation and numerous opportunities for advancement.
Overview: Salary details: • $32/hr. - $38/hr. based on experience and other welding certifications • $39/hr.+ based on experience and must be able to provide a 6G welding certification Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round Position Level: Mid-Level Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Responsible for the fabrication and welding repairs of park equipment and rides and the required maintenance of all metalworking equipment, following D1.1 steel, structural, and all other applicable codes. Responsibilities and requirements may vary by location. Benefits: · 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays) · Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental & vision coverage · 401K match · Maintenance-specific scholarships available · FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks! Perks: · Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration · Complimentary tickets for friends and family · Discounts on food and park merchandise · Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more! Responsibilities: • Responsible for all required certified welding, including repairs, replacement, or new fabrication. • Assists in the maintenance and inspection of all rides and any other equipment necessary for park operations. • Reviews structural and fabrication prints and/or contract documents for accuracy, efficacy, and cost effectiveness. • Primarily responsible for all non-destructive testing, including scheduling, application assessment, and contract oversight. • Notifies supervisor of daily performance, malfunctions, or safety concerns. • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to include greasing, oiling, and fueling. • Inspects tracks of roller coasters and rides and reports maintenance needs and repairs. • Maintains and follows daily lubrication schedule for all rides. Greases sprockets, tracks, arms, etc. of coasters and rides. • Locks out rides before repairing/lubricating, following lockout/tagout procedures. • Tightens and loosens structure bolts. • Grinds and drills metal. • Uses tools including band saw, cleaning supplies and equipment, drill motor, drill press, electrical impact wrench, grinder, hack saw, hammer, hand tools, truck, other park vehicles, wrenches, etc. • Performs all fall protection practices and ladder safety. • Works with and may direct welding sub-contractors. • Interacts with and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc. • Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions. • Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervisor. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • High school graduate or equivalent. Vocational training in welding/iron working preferred • Must have at least 2-4 years of welding experience. • Certification: 6G welding certification is preferred. • Sheet metal work experience is a plus • Experience with fabrication of wide variety of trusses, brackets, metal fixtures etc. • Experience working with metal cutting, bending, grinding equipment • Reading and understanding blueprints • GTAW (TIG) experience, certification is a plus • GMAW (MIG) experience, certification is a plus • Oxy-fuel welding/cutting experience as a plus • Good skills related to operating vehicles, overhead cranes, forklifts, welding equipment, and other shop equipment. • Good skills in using various tools and supplies, which may include mechanic’s tools, carpentry tools, welding tools, rigging tools, machinist tools, other hand and power tools, etc. Ability to perform general mathematical functions and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills.
See More Details >>General: Interested in welding and fabrication? Want to continue advancing your career in the growing manufacturing industry? Cut your commute and work alongside our team of talented welder/fabricators in Lodi, CA. Location: BART Welding & Fab – Lodi, CA Typical Duties: Will include, but are not limited to: • Set-up welding machine (amperage, voltage, speeds, and pulse) • Layout job according to best shop practice • Clean up and prepare material for welding • Mig weld per specified drawings • Grind welds, repair any imperfections, and clean up product • Request Quality Manager sign off • Maintain clean and safe working environment Requirements: • Fabrication background • Ability to mig weld 1/8” – 1 ¼” steel • Ability to safely and accurately operate vertical band saw, grinders/cutting wheels, calipers, mm tape measurer, etc. • Familiarity with blue prints & weld symbols • Familiarity with forklift and overhead crane • Must be able to work overtime as needed • Physical ability to sit, stand, and/or change resting positions frequently over an extended period of time Qualified applicants must send resumes to [email protected] and reference the job title.
See More Details >>We are seeking an experienced Fabricator and Welder to join our team at California's Great America. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our park equipment and rides. About the Role: • Fabrication and welding repairs of park equipment and rides • Maintenance and inspection of all metalworking equipment • Review of structural and fabrication prints for accuracy and efficacy • Non-destructive testing and contract oversight • Communication with various teams and stakeholders Requirements: • High school graduate or equivalent • At least 2-4 years of welding experience • Certification in 6G welding is preferred • Sheet metal work experience is a plus • Experience with fabrication of wide variety of trusses, brackets, and metal fixtures • Good skills in operating vehicles, overhead cranes, and shop equipment • Good judgment, decision making, and problem-solving skills
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