SkillsetGroup is seeking a MIG Welder to work in the Santa Fe Springs, CA area. The MIG Welder will work in an R D machine shop environment fabricating, assembling, and testing prototype liftgate components and units. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of aluminum MIG welding experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and experience with acetylene torches, plasma cutters, and general fabrication equipment. This is a Temp-to-Hire opportunity on 1st shift.

Job Title:

MIG Welder - R D /

Prototype Pay:

$22-$26/hr

Hours:

1st

Shift Responsibilities:

• Set up, fabricate, weld, and assemble prototype parts and liftgate components.
• Build components from engineering drawings, sketches, schematics, or verbal instructions.
• Perform MIG welding on aluminum materials.
• Operate acetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, band saws, grinders, forklifts, and hand tools.
• Handle heavy equipment and materials safely.
• Assist with the assembly and testing of prototype liftgate components and complete units.
• Follow welding standards, specifications, and workplace safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of on-the-job aluminum MIG welding experience.
• Manual acetylene torch and plasma cutting experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and welding specifications.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Certified welder preferred.
• Hydraulic liftgate or truck mechanic experience is a plus.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Steel-toe shoes and basic shop hand tools required on day one.

Please send your resume to me at mkroll@skillsetgroup.com Thank you!