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Machina Labs

Production Weld Fitter

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience reading engineering drawings, setting up parts in fixtures, preparing weld joints, managing fit-up tolerances, and supporting GTAW, laser welding ...

Machina Labs

Production Weld Fitter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$30 - $37/hr

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience reading engineering drawings, setting up parts in fixtures, preparing weld joints, managing fit-up tolerances, and supporting GTAW, laser welding ...

Aero Bending Company

Welding Engineer

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

The engineer will manage welding-related projects from concept through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with applicable codes and safety standards.

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO INC

Welder

Torrance, CA

$22 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... our Weld Bay Department, reporting to the Manager of Fabrication and Assembly. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Eligible for overtime. We offer comprehensive group health plans including ...

Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc.

Welder

Torrance, CA · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... our Weld Bay Department, reporting to the Manager of Fabrication and Assembly. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Eligible for overtime. We offer comprehensive group health plans including ...

Owais Construction Group

Welding Inspector

Alhambra, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Under the oversight and direction of Department Section Heads, Area Supervisors, or consultant Construction Managers Welding Inspectors will be assigned to bridge construction, bridge seismic ...

Universal Waste Systems

Welder

Perris, CA · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Description The welder performs duties in the steel fabrication shop related to all elements of ... Take initiative, self-manage time and production through multi-tasking. * Effectively and concisely ...

Universal Waste Systems

Welder

Perris, CA · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Description The welder performs duties in the steel fabrication shop related to all elements of ... Take initiative, self-manage time and production through multi-tasking. * Effectively and concisely ...

RIDE Coach and Bus

Welder

Lancaster, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time. SUMMARY A Certified Welder is knowledgeable on how to use all welding equipment and are proficient in ...

Atlas Disposal

Welder

Sacramento, CA

$21 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Atlas Disposal Industries is a leading, independently owned waste management company with over 25 ... As a Welder, you will play a key role in repairing and refurbishing trash and recycling containers ...

RIDE Coach and Bus

Welder

Lancaster, CA

$18 - $25/hr

Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time. SUMMARY A Certified Welder is knowledgeable on how to use all welding equipment and are proficient in ...

ENGICON CM

Welding Inspector

Alhambra, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Under the oversight and direction of Department Section Heads, Area Supervisors, or consultant Construction Managers Welding Inspectors will be assigned to bridge construction, bridge seismic ...

Delphinus Engineering

Welder

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$21.83 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain certification in the welding procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager. * Fill out Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) forms * Follow Quality Assurance welding procedures * Performs ...

Delphinus Engineering

Welder

Chula Vista, CA

$38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain certification in the welding procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager. * Fill out Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) forms * Follow Quality Assurance welding procedures * Performs ...

Delphinus Engineering

Welder

Chula Vista, CA

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

Maintain certification in the welding procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager. * Fill out Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) forms * Follow Quality Assurance welding procedures * Performs ...

Sierra Instruments Inc.

Welder

Monterey, CA

$26 - $28/hr

... management skills * Able to work independently and work well with * Good reading, writing, documentation, and analytical skills * Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is a * Fillet TIG weld ...

Delphinus Engineering

Welder

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$21.83 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain certification in the welding procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager. * Fill out Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) forms * Follow Quality Assurance welding procedures * Performs ...

Rinker Materials

Welder

Colton, CA

$20 - $26.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and weld cages, ensuring they meet required specifications and quality standards. * Reading ... Any other miscellaneous tasks assigned by management at any given time and in any given area About ...

Balance Staffing - Salinas

Welder

Castroville, CA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Manufacturing Manager Company Overview: We are a leading manufacturer of high-quality outdoor ... Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to accurately assemble and weld components.

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What is a weld manager?

A Weld Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing welding operations within a manufacturing or construction environment. Their duties include managing welding teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, coordinating project schedules, and maintaining compliance with industry codes. They also handle budgeting, training, and sometimes directly address technical welding challenges. Effective Weld Managers combine technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure projects are completed efficiently and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weld manager?

To thrive as a Weld Manager, you need expertise in welding techniques, quality control standards, and leadership, often supported by a technical degree and relevant certifications such as CWI (Certified Welding Inspector). Familiarity with welding codes, inspection tools, and production management software is typically required. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills help in effectively managing teams and ensuring project timelines are met. These competencies are crucial for maintaining high safety standards, productivity, and consistent weld quality in manufacturing or construction environments.

What are some common challenges a weld manager faces when overseeing multiple welding projects simultaneously?

A Weld Manager often juggles multiple projects at once, which can present challenges such as coordinating schedules, ensuring consistent quality across different teams, and managing varying client requirements. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to balance resource allocation and maintain safety standards. Additionally, staying updated on industry regulations and new welding technologies helps in troubleshooting issues efficiently and supporting team development.

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Production Weld Fitter

Machina Labs

Chatsworth, CA • On-site

$21.50 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

About Machina Labs:
Engineering moves at software speed. Manufacturing doesn't. Yet.
Machina Labs is changing that. We build intelligent, software-defined factories that produce complex metal structures directly from digital design. By integrating advanced metal forming, robotics, and automated production inside a flexible factory architecture, we enable customers to move from prototype to production in weeks, not years.
Backed by Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and NVIDIA, we're building the manufacturing infrastructure that defense, aerospace, and advanced mobility programs will run on.
If you want to work on hard problems that matter and see them fly, drive, and defend, this is the place.
Job Description:
The Weld Fitter will be responsible for the precise fit-up, alignment, preparation, and tack welding of complex metal assemblies in support of aerospace and defense production. This role will support the fabrication of tanks, structural assemblies, rings, skins, brackets, and other thin-wall components requiring tight tolerances and high-quality workmanship.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience reading engineering drawings, setting up parts in fixtures, preparing weld joints, managing fit-up tolerances, and supporting GTAW, laser welding, and robotic welding operations. Experience with aerospace-grade materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloys, is preferred.
This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, ITAR, or the Export Administration Regulations, EAR, so the successful candidate must meet the U.S. person requirements as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Fit, align, clamp, and tack weld thin-wall components and assemblies, including tanks, rings, skins, brackets, and structural hardware.
  • Prepare parts and assemblies for GTAW, laser welding, and robotic welding operations in accordance with drawings, travelers, work instructions, and weld procedures.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, travelers, WPS documents, and inspection requirements.
  • Perform precision layout, measurement, trimming, edge prep, and joint preparation prior to welding.
  • Build, set up, and use fixtures, jigs, clamps, and tooling to maintain alignment and control distortion.
  • Verify fit-up dimensions using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, weld gauges, and other precision inspection tools.
  • Support purge setups for stainless steel, titanium, and other sensitive materials, including argon back-purge, dams, cleanliness controls, and dedicated tooling.
  • Perform tack welding and basic weld operations as required to secure assemblies prior to final welding.
  • Maintain strict cleanliness standards for aerospace welding, including degreasing, edge prep, dedicated brushes, and contamination control.
  • Assist welders, manufacturing engineers, and quality personnel with first-article builds, fit-up improvements, fixture adjustments, and process refinements.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in travelers, digital work instructions, MRP systems, and production records.
  • Support robotic welding cell setup, fixture changeover, part loading, and basic equipment care as needed.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S, PPE, and shop safety requirements.
  • Mentor junior technicians or welders on fit-up practices, cleanliness, and production discipline as needed.

Required Background & Experience:
  • U.S. person (ITAR/EAR).
  • High school diploma or equivalent; welding trade certificate or apprenticeship preferred.
  • 2+ years hands-on GTAW in aerospace/defense or equivalent high-spec environment.
  • Ability to qualify to AWS D17.1 (Class A/B) and pass required visual acuity tests.
  • Proficiency reading prints/GD&T; using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and weld gauges.
  • Demonstrated skill with thin-wall welding and distortion management.
  • Comfortable with digital travelers/MRP and disciplined documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience fitting aerospace, defense, pressure vessel, tank, or structural assemblies.
  • Experience working to AWS D17.1 or other aerospace welding requirements.
  • Experience with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloys, or other aerospace-grade materials.
  • Welding trade certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on training.
  • Experience in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting robotic welding, laser welding, or automated manufacturing systems.
  • Familiarity with purge setups, titanium/stainless cleanliness requirements, and contamination control.
  • Experience supporting first-article builds, development hardware, or low-rate production.
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and shop safety practices.

Physical/Work Environment:
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform detailed hands-on work under PPE.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent use of hand tools, clamps, fixtures, measuring equipment, and shop equipment.
  • Occasional overtime or weekend shifts may be required based on program needs.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
$30 - $37 an hour
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition to the provided base salary range, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and Stock Options.
Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law.
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