Weld Operator I Temporary
$45,760–$49,920 year
On-site · Rancho Cordova, California, United States
Job Summary
Weld Operator I performs MIG and TIG welds across a limited range of material gauges and positions. Identify the correct gas and wire for welding; use oxy-acetylene and plasma torches to cut material; read and interpret blueprints; join, fabricate, and repair metal to customer specifications with minimal defects. Demonstrates multi-pass stacks and full-penetration welds (groove, fillet, lap, butt). Develops basic fixturing, straightens welded parts, and welds holes up to 2 inches. Visual weld inspection and equipment/tool inspection for wear; forklift certification required. Requires 6 months of sheet metal/metalworking experience, ability to read/understand documents, basic arithmetic, MIG/TIG welding capability, and potential to obtain D1.1/D1.3 certifications as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 6 months of sheet metal and/or metalworking related experience
- Ability to read and understand written documents
- Requires the dexterity to work with basic welding tools
- Ability to use MIG and TIG to produce basic butt and fillet welds
- Requires the ability to read and understand written documents and verbal instructions
- Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction
- Can obtain D 1.1 or D 1.3 certifications as needed
- Has current forklift driving certification
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