Welder apprentice Jobs in Riverside, CA

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Structural Steel Layout Fitter / Welder

Company: Paradigm Ironworks (DBA Alderette Designs, Inc.)
Location: Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: $25–$35/hr DOE
Benefits: Medical + 401(k) match: 100% on first 2% + 50% up to 5% + PTO/sick time per policy


Role Summary


Paradigm Ironworks is looking for an experienced Structural Steel Layout Fitter / Welder to join our Riverside fabrication shop.


This is a hands-on shop position for someone who can read structural steel shop drawings, accurately lay out and fit steel, and weld/fabricate assemblies with minimal supervision.


We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of accuracy, and can help us keep quality work moving through the shop.


Must-Haves

• Structural steel fabrication and layout experience
• Ability to confidently read and interpret structural steel shop drawings
• Ability to independently lay out centerlines, hole patterns, connections, squareness/diagonals, and handed parts
• Strong measuring, fitting, and fit-up skills
• Structural steel welding experience
• Current AWS welding certification(s)
• Ability to understand weld symbols and connection details
• Strong attention to quality and accuracy
• Reliable attendance and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Core Responsibilities

• Layout, fit, weld, and fabricate structural steel assemblies
• Work with beams, columns, HSS, channel, angle, plate, embeds, base plates, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous steel
• Read shop drawings and determine dimensions, orientation, connection locations, and fabrication requirements
• Mark, measure, square, fit, and verify parts before welding
• Perform structural welding in accordance with applicable procedures and requirements
• Verify dimensions, diagonals, hole locations, handed parts, and overall fit-up
• Identify drawing conflicts, missing information, or fabrication issues before material is cut or welded
• Perform self-checks before completed work moves to QC
• Maintain proper piece identification and material organization
• Use common fabrication equipment including saws, mag drills, ironworkers, torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and related shop tools
• Communicate problems or questions early so they can be resolved before creating rework
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Take ownership of assigned work and follow it through to completion

Certifications & Experience

• Current AWS welding certification(s) required
• L.A. City welding certification is a strong plus
• Structural steel shop fabrication experience strongly preferred
• Layout and fitting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication preferred

Opportunity for Growth


We are looking for someone who wants to become a strong part of our shop team.


For the right person, there is opportunity to take on additional responsibility and grow into a lead or leadership position as Paradigm continues to grow. Advancement is based on demonstrated ability, reliability, quality, initiative, and leadership.


What Success Looks Like

• Layouts and fit-ups are accurate
• Fabricated assemblies match the drawings
• Parts fit correctly the first time
• Welding meets quality requirements
• Problems are caught before they become rework
• Work stays organized and identifiable
• Production keeps moving
• Issues are communicated early
• Assigned work gets completed and the loop gets closed