Welder/Fabricator Lead

JOB TITLE: Welder/Fabricator Lead
LOCATION:Santa Ana, CA
PAY RATE: $60.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Proficient in various weld processes including GMAW and GTAW for custom fabrication.

• Welds materials including Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.

• Reads, understands, and works with engineering drawings and CAD drawings.

• Performs accurate measurement, cutting, and detailing of materials.

• Performs Quality Control on finished products to ensure they meet specified performance standards and tolerances.

• Fabricates quality parts and structures within specified dimensional tolerances.

• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable.

• Assists in orienting new team members and coaching team on work procedures.

• Assists in scheduling daily work assignments and ensuring performance standards are met.

• Applies knowledge of aerospace processes and mechanical assembly for fabrication.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• American Welding Society Certification (AWS) is required.

• At least 5 years of metal fabrication experience.

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.

• Proficient in GMAW and GTAW welding processes.

• Experience welding Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.

• Knowledge of fractional and decimal measurements and use of measuring devices.

• Knowledge of aerospace processes and manufacturing experience.

• Experience with mechanical assembly.

• Ability to perform Quality Control inspections and ensure compliance with tolerances.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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