Independent Contractor Rig Welder Jobs in California

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining production machinery and facility equipment in an aluminum forging manufacturing environment. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on industrial maintenance experience. Electrical troubleshooting experience is highly desirable.

Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to support production needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Including but not limited to:)

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical diagrams.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain forging presses, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, piping systems, and facility equipment.
• Dismantle, align, repair, and reassemble machinery requiring close tolerances (± .005 inch).
• Replace worn or defective components including bearings, seals, valves, pumps, motors, and related parts.
• Install, modify, and maintain piping systems for air, gas, water, and hydraulics.
• Perform welding and fabrication for minor and major equipment repairs.
• Operate maintenance shop equipment such as threaders, drill presses, saws, grinders, and measuring instruments.
• Perform basic low-voltage electrical troubleshooting associated with mechanical repairs.
  (High-voltage certification or electrical experience is a plus.)
• Safely rig and move heavy machinery or components using proper lifting and material handling techniques.
• Lubricate, clean, and test equipment to verify proper performance.
• Strictly enforce and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures during all maintenance activities.
• Review preventive maintenance schedules and complete assigned PM tasks accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate work order documentation and communicate equipment status clearly to supervisors and production personnel.
• Support company safety programs, quality standards, and 6S initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive and professional work environment.
• Clean, transfer materials, label items in concert with EHS needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and company goals.
• Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

  Education and Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to work independently and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and basic electrical schematics.

• Preferred (Not Required)

• Electrical troubleshooting experience (120V–480V systems).
• High-voltage electrical certification.
• Experience in heavy industrial or forging environments.
• Spanish language skills are highly desirable.

• Additional Skills

• Ability to write clear reports and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and tolerances.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.

• Employees are encouraged to provide their own basic hand tools. Specialty tools are provided by the company.

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  Physical Demands

  The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform this job.

  The employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently climb, balance, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physically demanding tasks in a hot, noisy industrial environment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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  Work Environment

  This position works in an aluminum forging manufacturing facility and is frequently exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Vibration
• High noise levels (hearing protection required)
• Heat from forging operations
• Oils, airborne particles, and industrial conditions
• Occasional wet or humid conditions
• Electrical systems and associated hazards

• Regular presence on the production floor is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Possess a strong sense of safety culture and safety compliance
• Ability to write reports and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other personnel.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish in speaking, reading, and writing, is highly desirable.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have 3 to 5 years hands-on experience such as welding, grinding, building construction, electrical, hydraulics and troubleshooting machinery.
• High School Diploma/GED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential. We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion.

SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email Applications@sifco.com.