Panel Welder (2nd Shift)

Flex•Fontana, CA

14d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Panel Welder to join its team in Fontana, California. The position reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for welding and cutting metal and steel components using welding equipment and techniques, primarily the GMAW/MIG process. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into an independent company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027; if it occurs, this role will support Axiom. The role is part of Flex’s Operations category. The welder plans work-order procedures, gathers tools and materials, fabricates items through cutting, burning, and welding, and monitors processes to prevent damage to parts. The role also includes preparing, assembling, and tack-welding parts, maintaining and cleaning equipment and the work area, and reporting faulty equipment or defective materials. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of MIG welding experience. Physical requirements include welding vertical or flat components, close-range vision, manual dexterity and stability, lifting up to 35 pounds at times, and moving around facilities and machinery. PPE is required on the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2–4 years of previous work experience in the MIG welding process.
Thorough understanding of welding machines and tools, including their design, use, maintenance, and repair.
Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools used to produce precise technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the GMAW process.
Ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Basic understanding of mathematics related to welding assignments.
Ability to weld components that are vertical or flat.
Manual dexterity and stability sufficient for precision work.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
Ability to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
Must wear PPE on the production floor, including a respirator, welding equipment, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection.

Responsibilities

Plan work-order procedures and gather required tools and materials according to job instructions and specifications.
Fabricate items using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
Monitor welding, burning, and fitting processes to prevent overheating, warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage of parts.
Prepare, assemble, and tack-weld parts and surfaces.
Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
Notify a supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Perform other related duties as assigned.