Welder/Fabricator Lead

The Structures Company

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Santa Ana, California

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CONTRACTOR

Updated 09/17/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

JOB TITLE

Welder/Fabricator Lead

LOCATION

Santa Ana, CA

PAY RATE:

$60.00/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 for custom fabrication.

Welds materials including Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.

Reads, understands, and works with engineering drawings and CAD drawings.

Performs accurate measurement, cutting, and detailing of materials.

Performs Quality Control on finished products to ensure they meet specified performance standards and tolerances.

Fabricates quality parts and structures within specified dimensional tolerances.

Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable.

Assists in orienting new team members and coaching team on work procedures.

Assists in scheduling daily work assignments and ensuring performance standards are met.

Applies knowledge of aerospace processes and mechanical assembly for fabrication.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

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

American Welding Society Certification (AWS) is required.

At least 5 years of metal fabrication experience.

Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.

Proficient in GMAW and GTAW welding processes.

Experience welding Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.

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

Knowledge of aerospace processes and manufacturing experience.

Experience with mechanical assembly.

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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