Welding Jobs in California

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.

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Stone Fabricators Wanted

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Stone Fabricators Wanted (Van Nuys) R & I Marble and Granite, Inc. 15942 Arminta St near woodley compensation: Depends on Experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title:...

Fabricator- part-time

  • Norco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Norco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Why Us? With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions,...

Welder

  • Ventura, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Job Scope: MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding Air Arc Repair Welding Pipe & Mechanical Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: 2+ Years of Experience in the Field Basic Tools for the Trade Proper...

Welder/Fabricator

  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 19 hours ago

The manufacturing group at Andros Engineering seeks career minded individual for a Welder/Fabricator position in our fabrication shop....

Optic Fabricator 2

  • Irvine, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 20 hours ago

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As an Optics Fabricator at MKS you will partner with Engineering to develop and support the fabrication of optical materials. In this role, you will report to the Optics...

Pressure Vessel Welder

  • Valencia, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Valencia, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Job Scope: Fit-up, root pass, and sub-arc welding of pressure vessel components Shop fabrication in Valencia, CA, and field fabrication projects worldwide Opportunities to travel internationally for...

Welder, Certified I

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

What you will experience in this position: Key Responsibilities: Perform welding operations using flux core and arc welding. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings....

Welder (Lincoln Mill)

  • Lincoln, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincoln, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Position Apply welding techniques to achieve visually and structurally sufficient welds Welding and fabrication support for a manufacturing facility Fabricate and machine parts for repairs...

Construction all trades Welder / fabricator

  • Newcastle, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newcastle, CA
  • 1 day ago

Very helpful with welding experience shop fabrication and field installations. We own a priory building process www.nexxsteel.com that builds raised walkways and decks....

Mechanic/Welder

  • El Cajon, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 1 day ago

Demolition, Grading Contractor seeking experiences MECHANIC in the maintenance and repair of equipment including tractors, trucks, automobiles, pumps, air compressors, diesel & gasoline engines...

Marble & Granite"Cutters, Installers & Fabricators"-W/ Experience Only

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • North Hollywood, CA
  • 1 day ago

WE ARE LOOKING FOR: MARBLE & GRANITE "CUTTERS "INSTALLERS & FABRICATORS" with EXPERIENCE ONLY!!! Please Serious people only.... Must be reliable, efficient and with good quality of work... Please...

Metal Fabricator / Welder Assistant

  • Altadena, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Altadena, CA
  • 1 day ago

responsibilities and experiences include: Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project Sourcing the materials to be used in the project Measuring and cutting materials to specifications Welding...

Welder Help Needed

  • Salinas, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 2 days ago

Please apply if you have experience and available to work right away, must be able to weld steel and aluminum. Principals only....

In Need Of A Welder/Fabricator

  • Menifee, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Menifee, CA
  • 2 days ago

IN NEED OF A WELDER/FABRICATOR (MENIFEE) no pay WE ARE A BUSY GATE COMPANY IN NEED OF A FABRICATOR -I need to be able to show you a design, you fabricate it and I will get it powder coated....

TIG Welder

  • Fremont, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 2 days ago

Perform Hand Tig welding on SST and Alum vacuum fittings. Perform mechanical set-ups and change-overs for all welding operations....

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Salary for Welding Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
30.6%
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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