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Independent Contractor Rig Welders Jobs in California

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Welding Inspector

Los Angeles, CA

Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally to refinery staff, contractors, and ... Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining close collaboration with office-based ...

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

Garden Grove, CA · On-site

$25.50 - $32.50/hr

... welding, cutting and brazing. • Uses a variety of tools to perform duties including but not ... Knowledge of forklift operation and rig heavy equipment. Familiar with Lock-out/Tag-out procedures ...

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I-1ST SHIFT

Hacienda Heights, CA · On-site

$21.72 - $28/hr

Performs arc welding, gas welding, cutting and brazing. * Uses a variety of tools to perform duties ... Knowledge of forklift operation and rig heavy equipment. Familiar with Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.

SIFCO Industries

Maintenance Technician

Orange, CA · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

Safely rig and move heavy machinery or components using proper lifting and material handling ... Welding and fabrication experience. * Ability to work independently and identify root causes of ...

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What is the difference between Independent Contractor Rig Welders vs Pipeline Welders?

AspectIndependent Contractor Rig WeldersPipeline Welders
CredentialsWelding certifications, safety trainingWelding certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOffshore rigs, oil fields, industrial sitesPipeline construction sites, oil and gas pipelines
Employer & IndustryContractors, oil & gas industry, industrial sectorsConstruction companies, oil & gas industry

Independent Contractor Rig Welders and Pipeline Welders both require welding certifications and safety training. While rig welders often work on offshore rigs and industrial sites as contractors, pipeline welders focus on pipeline construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry. The main difference lies in their work environment and project types, with rig welders typically working in more mobile, offshore settings, and pipeline welders in land-based pipeline projects.

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Welder - 2nd Shift-El Cajon,California

GKN AEROSPACE

Bonita, CA

$32/hr

Other

Posted 29 days ago

GKN Aerospace rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Following specific and general instructions, specializes in TIG welding on all types of metal including titanium, nickel alloy, stainless steel and aluminum. May also clean, tack and weld production hardware using both auto and manual TIG welding techniques on a variety of metals. Acts as mentor for junior Welders. May work with engineering to resolve problems and develop new processes and/or procedures.
Job Responsibilities
  • Performs TIG welding on titanium and aluminum jet engine components.
  • Performs TIG welding on all types of metals to include steel, aluminum, stainless steel and titanium.
  • Cleans, grinds, and performs inspection as required to insure conformance to specifications.
  • Helps in the design stage as required on projects.
  • Mentors/provides guidance assistance and training to junior Welders.
  • Checks all work to assure that quality standards are maintained and has adhered to all specifications and procedures involving company and customer practices.
  • Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, by providing leadership in issues that involve "cost, quality, process, schedule and people".
  • Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
  • Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government. Ensure subordinate staff is aware of the policy and their individual responsibility and accountability for complying with it.
  • Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment in adherence with a predefined schedule.
  • Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • 5+ year welding experience in TIG welding, or successful completion of additional welding certification/education for TIG welding.
  • Must be able to achieve AWS certification (AWS D17.1) on all materials to be welded within 6 months of start.
  • 3+ years of TIG welding experience working with basic math and reading blueprints and meet inspection requirements in accordance with customer specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • GKN Experience
  • Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting of safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
  • Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
  • The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required.Mentors/provides guidance assistance and training to junior Welders.

Mental and Physical Demands:
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions
  • Basic Math skills
  • Manual dexterity
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment

Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour.
We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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