Apprentice Gas Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Pay Rate: $38-$40/hr

Shift: 1st shift

Schedule: M-F 6am – 2:30pm; 7am – 3:30pm; 8am – 4:30pm (Flexible)

The ideal candidate is a strong self‑starter and skilled fabricator with the ability to diagnose issues, interpret and draw technical schematics, and independently design solutions from concept through completion. This includes selecting, building, fabricating, and ordering the necessary parts with confidence and accuracy. Candidates must be highly knowledgeable in industrial and machine systems and comfortable taking ownership of hands‑on engineering challenges. Facility‑specific experience is not required; however, expertise with industrial equipment, machinery, and fabrication is mandatory.

Years of Experience (Required): 5 – 7 years

• 3 "Must Haves": Advanced fabrication and assembly skills including: MIG/TIG welding, sheet metal, pneumatic systems, and test equipment
• Advanced knowledge of industrial systems; electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and high-pressure compressed gas
• Highly-motivated. Ability to create and maintain project timelines, priorities, and goals. Identifying a problem, formulating the solution, and executing it

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD tools
• Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change
• Ability to create and maintain project timelines, priorities, and goals

• Manufacturing Engineer Technician would provide their expertise in improving the manufacturing capabilities to produce products.
• Contributes to improving fabrication processes that can directly impact the sustaining and growth efforts of operations.
• Participates in the introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment.
• Creates, upgrades, monitors, and maintains a variety of complex production tools, equipment, and limited infrastructure

• Provides expertise in developing new engineering solutions to improve the manufacture of new and existing Parker Meggitt products.
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and practices to make judgments.
• Effectively exchanges straightforward technical information, asks questions, and checks for understanding.
• Participates in the team's manufacturing and development work for new and existing products.
• Creates and improves processes, equipment, and tooling that can directly impact the growth efforts of operations.
• Works within standardized procedures, requirements, and safety policies to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
• Provide support to facilities, and equipment maintenance functions as needed.

• Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
• Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.
• Years Experience: Min 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Excellent ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial systems; electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and high pressure compressed gas.
• Advanced fabrication and assembly skills including: MIG/TIG welding, sheet metal, pneumatic systems, and test equipment.
• Able to read, follow, and create documents, schematics, and blueprints.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD tools.
• Highly-motivated. Ability to create and maintain project timelines, priorities, and goals.
• Maintains organized records of work performed.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team-building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change