Valex is looking for an experienced welder to join our team in Ventura, CA. You will perform standard production operations related to the fabrication of production fittings using various welding methods. You will also weld and fabricate fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing and engineering operations, working from blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions. The successful candidate will have 3+ years' experience in tungsten-inert-gas (TIG) welding and rotary welding equipment on a variety of materials, including stainless-steel, titanium, and copper. In addition, MIG, heliarc, and brazing experience is desirable. You must also be able to read and interpret drawings, follow written and verbal instructions in English, lift/carry up to 25 pounds often, and be able to interface with others successfully. You must also be able to demonstrate the ability to tack butt welds, as well as perform full-penetration rotary welds with and without filler rod using a rotary table. This is a full-time, non-exempt, bargaining (union) position and you will be expected to join our union upon hire (there is a nominal initiation fee and monthly dues). There are three levels for the Welder classification and you will be hired into the level that best matches your experience/knowledge. The hourly rate pay range for the three levels is $25.94 to $33.20. Must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship. To submit resume please go to www.valex.com. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.94 - $33.20 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>About us Shoreline has opportunities in welding and steel construction. We utilize shop fabrication also. Installation in various metal products. From fencing to buildings, we install just about everything metal. If you would like to jump onto a team of welding-steel construction specialists, then there is an opportunity for you here. Job Description: • Fabricates and assembles structural metal products, such as framework or shells for machinery, ovens, tanks, stacks, and metal parts for buildings and bridges according to job order, verbal instructions, and blueprints: Develops layout and plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of trigonometry, stock allowances for thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and physical properties of metal. • May fabricate and assemble sheet metal products. • May set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops, such as radial drill press, end mill, and lathe as well as the press and break. • Install stairs, handrails, or curtain walls. • Make sure all pieces are fitted properly and complete repairs as necessary. • Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. • Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete. • Repair older infrastructure. • Make, weld, and cut structural metal in fabricating shops and onsite. • Erect steel frames. • Direct operation of cranes to move structural steel, reinforcing bars, and other materials onto and around the construction site. • Connect steel columns, beams, and girders. • Drill holes into steel for bolts. • Number steel according to assembly instructions. • Unload and stack steel. • Attach cables to steel and then to the crane. • Hoist steel into place in the framework. • Position steel with connecting bars and spud wrenches. • Work with driftpins to align the holes in the steel with the framework holes. • Use plumb bobs, levels, and laser equipment to check alignment. • Bolt or weld piece into place. • Set reinforcing bars into forms to hold concrete. • Fasten bars together with wire. • Place spacers under rebar to lift bars off deck. • Cut bars with metal shears and torches. • Reinforce concrete with welded wire fabric. • Substitute cables for rebar. • Tighten cables with jacking equipment. Competitive pay and benefits. Pay scale dependent upon experience. Work Remotely • No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Retirement plan Schedule: • 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: • Ventura, CA 93003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Experience: • Welding: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>TIG/MIG Fabricators needed for long term permanent employment opportunity with a full benefits package and no weekend work including Holiday Pay. 4/10 schedule Monday - Thursday, with Friday's optional overtime!!! Call Nancy De La Mora today at (805) 973-1870 to schedule your weld test TODAY!!! Send your resume to: Nancy.DeLaMora@ExpressPros.com #Oxnard
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Ventura, CA, often begins with a technical school program or apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Ventura, CA, welders earn an average of $8,365 per month, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
