Welding Technician-HCC

Meyer•Anaheim, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Technician will be responsible for safely handling, positioning, and processing metal parts to perform various welding functions. This includes clamping and aligning sheet metal parts and performing high-precision TIG/MIG welding on stainless steel, aluminum, and steel sheet metal components (primarily 10–22 gauge) to complete assigned work orders. The role involves reviewing technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to understand material requirements, welding specifications, delivery sequences, and any required protection of critical parts. The technician will set up, align, and secure parts using jigs, fixtures, and clamps to ensure accurate tolerance, producing clean welds with minimal distortion for efficient finishing. A key aspect of the role is visually inspecting welds and using measuring tools to ensure parts meet client requirements and company standards, as well as protecting the finish of parts, sub-assemblies, or units before and after welding. The technician will collaborate with Sr. Welders, Grinding & Polishing Technicians, Leads, or Supervisors to ensure timely completion of equipment and orders, and may take the lead on tasks when working with Assistant Welding Technicians, providing mentorship and training. Routine maintenance of welding equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and accurate production record-keeping are also essential. The role requires active participation in safety initiatives, strict adherence to safety protocols and health regulations, and following the 5S program. Support for operations and other departments may be required to meet overall company objectives.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent or work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Requires 3-5 years of experience as a welder and use of hand, power & pneumatic tools in a manufacturing/sheet metal fabrication environment.
Strong TIG/MIG welding proficiency, especially on thin materials.
Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Basic to Intermediate Computer and math skills, with Basic proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings and Basic knowledge of different metal types and their properties.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements
A highly self-motivated, dependable, and flexible team player with good communication skills and strong work ethic, positive attitude, that can work effectively as a team member with close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation certificate desirable

Responsibilities

Safely handle, position and process metal parts to perform various welding functions, including clamping and aligning different sheet metal parts, and high-precision TIG/MIG welding on stainless steel, aluminum, and steel sheet metal components (primarily 10–22 gauge), to complete the work orders assigned to them
Review technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders with the lead and understand material requirements, welding specifications, delivery sequences, assigned location, and any required protection of critical parts
Set up, align, and secure parts using jigs, fixtures, and clamps to ensure accurate tolerance.
Produce clean welds with minimal distortion, allowing for efficient polishing, grinding, and finishing in our polishing area (by others) to ensure smooth, high-quality, aesthetically pleasing joints.
Visually inspect welds and use measuring tools to ensure parts meet client requirements and company standards
Protect finishing of parts, sub-assemblies or units before and after the welding operation by using film, foam, corrugate or other materials in addition to exercising general caution or care.
Work with Sr. Welders, Grinding & Polishing Technicians, Leads, or Supervisors to make sure equipment and orders are completed in a timely manner and take lead on tasks when working with Assistant Welding Technicians and help mentor or train.
Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment (e.g., MIG guns, TIG torches) to maintain optimal performance
Keep welding booths/areas clean, tidy and organized and continuously informs his Lead of completed activities, and any problems encountered
Actively work with Safety Committee personnel to identify and eliminate possible safety hazards.
Adheres strictly to all company safety protocols and health regulations, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and follow the 5S program to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Maintain accurate production records, including part counts, scrap rates, and completed job forms.
Support operations and other departments, as required, to meet company’s overall objective