Mig Welder
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication
Entry Level MIG Welder!
Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to perform MIG welding on sheet metal components for commercial body flatbed products in a busy, production-focused machine shop environment. You will use your welding training and experience to produce high-quality welds and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
Responsibilities- Perform MIG welding on sheet metal, focusing on horizontal and vertical welds to meet quality and production standards.
- Read and follow work instructions, basic drawings, or job specifications related to welding tasks.
- Set up, operate, and maintain MIG welding equipment and tools safely and effectively.
- Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as needed.
- Work collaboratively with other team members in the machine shop, paint departments, and welding stations to support production goals.
- Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area around welding stations and equipment.
- Support shift schedules as assigned, including the afternoon/evening shift from Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Proficiency in MIG welding, including horizontal and vertical welding on sheet metal.
- Hands-on experience operating MIG welding equipment in a production or machine shop environment.
- Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, large machines, paint departments, and welding stations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE such as steel-toed shoes and safety goggles.
- Willingness to work the scheduled shift:
Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Skills & Qualifications
- Completion of a vocational course in welding or previous formal welding training.
- Experience working in a loud, industrial machine shop environment.
- Comfort using optional hearing protection such as ear plugs in high-noise areas.
- Flexibility to work other shifts in the facility if needed, including a first shift option (Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with rare overtime).
Employees benefit from a supportive industrial environment that values safety, skill development, and long-term stability. When hired directly, team members enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan to support their financial future. The operation promotes a structured schedule, a clear focus on safety, and opportunities to grow technical welding skills within a large, well-equipped facility.
WorkEnvironment
The role is based in a large machine shop environment that can be loud and fast-paced. The facility includes various heavy equipment, large machines, paint departments, and multiple welding stations. All employees are required to wear appropriate PPE, including steel-toed shoes and safety goggles, with ear plugs available as optional hearing protection. The primary schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and the facility also operates a first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with rare overtime.
The setting is industrial and hands-on, ideal for individuals who prefer active work and a structured production environment.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brea, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Brea,CA.
Final date to receive applicationsThis position is…
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