Welder

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Welder in Palmdale, California for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support tooling and manufacturing operations by performing precision welding on aluminum and steel components and assemblies.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED.

• 3+ years of related welding experience.

• Experience with MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding in a manufacturing or tool-fabrication environment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.

• Experience performing fit-up, joint preparation, welding, and finishing of components.

• Experience using measuring and inspection tools to verify dimensional and quality requirements.

• Knowledge of common weld defects, quality requirements, and corrective actions.

• Ability to safely set up and operate welding equipment and related shop tools.

• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable welding certifications or internal qualifications.

• U.S. citizenship required.

What You’ll Do

• Weld aluminum and steel parts and assemblies to engineering requirements.

• Determine layouts and perform welding operations from drawings and specifications.

• Perform component fit-up, joint preparation, welding, and finishing.

• Set up and operate MIG, TIG, stick, and related welding equipment as required.

• Inspect completed work for dimensional and weld-quality compliance.

• Identify weld defects and support corrective actions.

• Use standard measuring and inspection tools throughout fabrication.

• Support tooling and manufacturing objectives in a production environment.

Pay

• $50.55 per hour.

Job ID: 2164

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.