Welder/Fabrication

The Structures Company

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Santa Ana, California

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CONTRACTOR

Updated 09/03/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

JOB TITLE

Welder/Fabrication

LOCATION

Santa Ana, CA

PAY RATE:

$30.00-45.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract (Long Term)

Clearance:

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

Industry:

Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks:

Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide:

Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Shift:

6:00 AM 2:30 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Proficient in various weld processes including GMAW and GTAW.

Welds materials including Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Titanium.

Reads, understands, and interprets engineering drawings and CAD drawings.

Performs accurate measurement, cutting, and detailing of materials.

Performs Quality Control on finished products to ensure compliance with specified performance standards and tolerances.

Fabricates quality parts and structures within specified dimensional tolerances.

Performs simple mathematics and uses fractional and decimal measurements with measuring devices.

Applies knowledge of aerospace processes for custom fabrication.

Works in a fast-paced environment, multitasking across different projects as necessary.

Performs manual fabrication tasks with hand and power tools.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

High school diploma or equivalent, or technical school.

At least 5 years of metal fabrication experience.

Experience in manufacturing.

Knowledge of aerospace processes.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.

Proficient in GMAW and GTAW welding processes.

Experience welding Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Titanium.

Knowledge of fractional and decimal measurements and use of measuring devices.

Ability to perform Quality Control inspections and ensure compliance with tolerances.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords:

aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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