Advance Welder

Job Description

About Us:

Hester Fabrication specializes in complex technical fabrication for the world’s most advanced companies. The more technically challenged the problem, the better. We specialize in high precision weldments for industries ranging from automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. Our facility is set up around lean manufacturing methodologies to produce large quantities of high-quality components in short cycle times. Our extensive in-house machinery and skilled craftsmen allow us to manage large projects on tight schedule requirements.

As an Advanced Welder, you will need to be able to read and understand shop drawings, plan fabrication and fabricate welded components per the shop drawing. The shop is equipped with a wide range of tools, drills, cold saws, bandsaws, grinders, tapping arms, laser, press brake, overhead crane, forklift, etc.

• Advanced MIG(75%) & TIG (25%)
• Expert at interpreting shop drawings to make parts and develop a work plan/sequence.
• Perform accurate layout of plates, holes, bends, etc.
• Skilled in the use of layout tools like scribes, squares, tapes, protractors, levels, etc.
• A Fabricator needs to be able to meet Hester’s welding standards, and must know how to set up the machine, diagnose problems, and make high quality welds.
• As a Fabricator you will need to be humble and ready to learn every day. Our shop produces and utilizes new techniques to produce unique parts every day.
• Estimate fabrication durations and consistently meet goals
• Plan and sequence work with the shop manager

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 8-hour shift

• Hayward, CA 94545:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

In person