Welding Jobs in Hayward, CA

A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.

1-13 of 13 Jobs

Welder/Fabricator

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Typical Roles I Hire For: MIG Welder TIG Welder Welder/Fabricator Structural Welder Custom Metal Fabricator What’s in It for You?...

Welder And Fabricator

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Essential Skills Fabrication Welding Blueprint reading MIG welding TIG welding Sheet metal work Production techniques Use of hand tools Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in machining and...

Metal Fabricator / Welder

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience/proficiency MIG welding both aluminum and steel are required, TIG welding experience is a plus. - AWS D1.1 welding certification is a plus and will be required within 90...

Experienced commercial sign fabricator

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Welding certification is a bonus. Experience spraying Matthews automotive grade paint finishes....

Orbital Steel Welder - 1st Shift

  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Perform basic set-ups and operate orbital weld system. Perform mechanical set-ups and changeovers for Swagelok welding machines Operate orbital welding equipment and systems in a safe manner....

Shop Welder

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Perform the following welding and fabrication operations in the weld shop and on customer sites as needed with occasional supervision: Operate welding and cutting equipment....

Aerospace Welder

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Fabricate and weld ground support equipment and tooling, using MIG and TIG welding on both steel and aluminum....

Welder

  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform high-quality GTAW (TIG) welding on low-carbon and stainless steelponents Assemble and weld vacuum-rated containers to exact specifications Ensure welds pass helium leak...

Track Welder - External (Pool)

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 29 days ago

welding frogs, exothermic welding of rails....

Rigger - Wire Rope Assembler & Fabricator

  • Hayward, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 30+ days ago

We welcome walk-in interviews Monday-Friday, or you can call or text us at ... for an immediate phone interview or come in to see us! We are open from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Key Responsibilities: Rigger...

Mechanical Fabricator & Testing Support Technician

  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Perform MIG welding of fixtures (1/4" - 3/4" thick carbon steel). Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on CNC machines to ensure smooth operations....

Composite Parts Fabricator-Sr

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be...

Welder -1st Shift

  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities Under direct supervision, follow established WPS and PQR procedures to perform MIG/FCAW (Gas Metal Arc) and TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc) welding operations for prototype...

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Salary for Welding Jobs in Hayward, CA

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Hayward, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
30.5%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.2%



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