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Pipe Welder (New Construction)

NASSCO

San Diego, CA 92113

OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Three years experience in welding, knowledge of welding procedures, and various types of welding equipment, proficient in flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal arc, SMAW and flux-core, tig welding and air arc skills
  • Must pass NASSCO's plate test in all positions and pipe test on 6G restricted fix position using FCAW and GTAW processes
  • Must be certified to operate high reaching equipment
  • Must have ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be available to work any shift
  • Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English)
  • Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings
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Welder I

Epsilon Systems

National City, CA 91950

$19.75-$28.75/hr
~ 13 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 - 2 years' work-related experience
  • Minimum 1 - 2 years' specific experience as a qualified production welder
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards
  • Ability to communicate verbally and electronically
  • Ability to read schematics, follow detailed instructions and be self-motivated
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed oral and written instructions, schematics or drawings and to conduct activities in a safe manner
  • Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
  • Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
  • Ability to qualify to approved welding and brazing procedures
  • Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedure appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
  • Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Knowledge of Qualify Craftsman 301 for civilians
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
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Welder

IMIA, LLC

San Diego, CA 92154

$25-$35/hr
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  • Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
  • Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required
  • Must be able to lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds) or using a hoist
  • Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time
  • Willing to work 40+ hours a week
  • Welding of steel, aluminum and stainless-steel materials using the SMAW, GTAW and/or GMAW processes in all positions
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INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATORS

San Diego, CA 92154

$25-$35/hr
OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
  • Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required
  • Must be able to lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds) or using a hoist
  • Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time
  • Willing to work 40+ hours a week
  • Knowledge of welding equipment and associated tooling including proper set up and use
  • Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
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Welder (New Construction)

NASSCO

San Diego, CA 92113

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  • Must be able to qualify in two gas shielded FCAW welding processes 71T-1 and 811N3 in the three positions
  • Welds shell plating, fabricated cast or forged components according to specifications for vessels, tanks or other structural assemblies
  • Knowledge of welding characteristics of metal
  • Must be able to work at heights, confined spaces, and any assigned shift
  • Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English)
  • Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings
  • Welding machinery, hand tools, high reach equipment and semi auto equipment
  • Personal protective equipment required
  • Frequent to continuous lifting of welding equipment
  • Standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing
  • Occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed
  • Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, gases, various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions
  • Exposure to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise
  • General Dynamics NASSCO provides medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, onsite health services
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Welder - 2nd Shift

GKN Aerospace

El Cajon, CA 92019

$28-$32/hr
~ 20 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

  • 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.
  • 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
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Welder/Fabricator

VetPowered

San Diego, CA 92154

$38-$43/hr
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  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
  • Current or previous MIG and TIG welding certifications or qualifications, with the ability to requalify or certify within two weeks of hire.
  • Ability to successfully complete an entrance weld test in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, including fabrication of a test piece.
  • Strong welding and fabrication skills, including fitting, layout, and metalworking experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, sketches, welding symbols, bills of materials, and job instructions.
  • Proven ability to lay out, fit, tack, weld, grind, and finish fabricated components and assemblies using appropriate tools, fixtures, and measuring equipment.
  • Set up and operate welding and fabrication equipment, including saws, grinders, drills, shears, and related shop tools.
  • Knowledge of or experience performing work to AWS D1.1 and AWS D17.1 standards.
  • Valid driver's license with reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
  • Eligibility to obtain a DBIDS clearance, including the ability to meet background requirements.
  • Compliance with all applicable company, state, and federal safety regulations.
  • Must reside or be able to commute to the San Diego area (location implied by corporate base, not explicitly stated as requirement).
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Fabricator / Welder

General Atomics

Poway, CA 92064

~ 26 min Onsite

  • Associate's degree, technical/trade school training or equivalent
  • Three or more years experience in fabrication
  • Read and comprehend blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches and verbal and written communications
  • Capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction
  • Ability to weld to close tolerances
  • Working knowledge of AN and MS fasteners, AN plumbing and aircraft riveting tools and procedures
  • Ability to work independently or on a team providing solutions to a range of complex problems
  • Ability to work in a team in a team environment
  • Ability to work extended hours as required
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US Customs and Border Protection

San Diego, CA 92154

$51,632-$92,219/yr
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Ship / Submarine Welder 3 - San Diego, CA

M.C. Dean

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Occupation Safety Haz-Mat Certification
  • Shipyard Competent Person Certification
  • Aloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders Certification
  • Working in Confined Spaces Certification
  • Training and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 100 LBS
  • US Citizenship eligible for clearance
  • Pass a background investigation
  • Valid driver's license
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • A minimum of three to four years of applicable welding experience
  • Secret clearance
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