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Lead Fabricator/Welder
Job in
Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, 90504, USA
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
Superior Skilled Trades
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location
Torrance, CA
Salary$100,000 to $150,000 depending on experience
ShiftMon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm
Comprehensive benefit401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance, Flexible Time off and more!
RelocationGenerous relocation assistance to Torrance, CA is available for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities for Lead Fabricator/Welder- Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of welders and fabricators across daily production.
- Own weld quality standards; review and approve WPS, and troubleshoot process or quality issues on the floor.
- Partner with Engineering and QC to translate drawings and specifications into repeatable, nuclear-grade fabrication processes.
- Coordinate production priorities and timelines with the Manufacturing Manager to hit build schedules.
- Champion shop safety, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives on the floor.
- Hire, train, and develop welders as the team scales; conduct performance reviews and skills assessments.
- Maintain documentation for weld travelers, certifications, and non-conformances per quality procedures.
- 8+ years of professional welding/fabrication experience, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
- AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) with strong GTAW (TIG) proficiency on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
- Demonstrated ability to read and work from complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
- Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, and similar).
- Proven track record leading, training, or mentoring a team of welders or fabricators.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop-floor setting with appropriate PPE.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent.
- Experience welding or leading teams in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
- Experience standing up welding processes, procedures, or a new production line from scratch.
- Familiarity with ASME Section IX / Section III code welding and NDE processes.
- Experience with production scheduling or ERP/MES systems.
- Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging certification
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