Operations & Maintenance Technician II - Welder​/Fabricator

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

The Welder/Fabricator II will perform and/or assist in the practices and procedures of laying out and completing welded/fabricated equipment and parts to repair and maintain a wide variety of water utility assemblies, parts and equipment ranging from large gates, valves, pipelines, shafts, impellers and housings to structures, cabinets, vaults, catwalks, guard rails, drain covers, and similar equipment. Governed by established trade, procedural, and regulatory code practices, the Welder/Fabricator II effectively builds, maintains, and improves a variety of equipment and fixtures composed of metal and metal alloys or other related materials.

The Welder/Fabricator II utilizes skills, experience, and knowledge in the practices, procedures, and methods of design and welding/fabrication. You will design, lay out, and complete welded or fabricated equipment and parts to repair and maintain a wide variety of water utility assemblies. Routine tasks include servicing critical components ranging from large gates, valves, pipelines, shafts, impellers, and housings to secondary structures such as cabinets, vaults, catwalks, guard rails, and drain covers.

Governed by established trade, procedural, and regulatory code practices, the technician effectively builds, maintains, and improves equipment and fixtures composed of metal, metal alloys, or other related materials.

The Welder/Fabricator II must possess baseline experience and skills in general welding and fabrication methods, alongside an understanding of trade codes and safety practices. The position requires the ability to work with varied metal alloys, interpret design structures, and safely navigate industrial water utility environments.

• Design, layout, and assemble parts using metal and metal alloys.
• Fix critical infrastructure such as gates, valves, pipelines, shafts, and impellers.
• Build and maintain cabinets, vaults, catwalks, guard rails, and drain covers.
• Perform semi-skilled welding tasks to ensure facility system reliability.
• Follow all established trade, procedural, and regulatory code practices.

Schedule:

4/10 – (Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm)

• High school diploma or a Certificate of High School equivalency and 2 years of experience as demonstrated by practical application of general techniques and practices specific to welder/fabricator.
• High school diploma or GED and attainment of skills through a recognized welder/fabricator trade training program within an industrial environment.
• Relevant experience: a combination of experience performing at least three of the following welding processes—plasma arc, shielded metal arc, carbon arc, gas metal arc, flux‑core arc, gas tungsten arc, submerged arc, oxygen‑acetylene processes, MIG, or TIG.

• Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements. A California Class C that allows you to drive in the course of your employment is required at the time of application.
• Forklift Certification
• Manlift Certification
• Respirator Certification
• Welding certificates

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state‑established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource‑management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217‑7738 or email:

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).