Welder in Chico, California at Rescue 42, Inc.

About Rescue 42

Founded in Chico, CA, our company has grown into a national leader while staying true to our values and commitment to excellence. Rescue 42 has been a trusted partner by First Responders for 30 years through providing innovative solutions that enhance safety and efficiency in emergency situations. Ensuring critical communications and business continuity never skips a beat, Rescue 42 manufactures Network System Deployables to provide Wi-Fi hotspot and cellular connectivity when & where it’s needed.

• $25.20 - $30.70 hourly wage
• Medical Insurance- 80% of base plan for employee premium paid by Rescue 42
• Dental Insurance - 100% employee premium paid by Rescue 42
• Vision Insurance - 100% employee premium paid by Rescue 42
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Mental Wellness benefit
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid day off for birthday

The Welder produces high-quality welded components, subassemblies, and finished products in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, specifications, work instructions, and established quality standards. The position uses MIG and TIG welding processes and related fabrication equipment to meet production requirements while maintaining safety, quality, and accurate production documentation.

• Perform MIG welding using short-arc and pulse welding processes on steel
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, and aluminum components and assemblies
• Set up and operate welding machines, fixtures, positioners, grinders, saws, and related production equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Select appropriate welding process, wire, filler material, shielding gas, polarity, amperage, voltage, wire feed speed, and other machine settings based on material type, thickness, joint configuration, and applicable welding procedures
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, dimensions, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and detailed work instructions
• Prepare materials and joints for welding by measuring, cutting, fitting, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and positioning components
• Properly fit and tack weld components to maintain required dimensions, alignment, squareness, and tolerances
• Produce consistent, structurally sound, and visually acceptable welds that meet established quality standards and applicable specifications
• Inspect completed welds for size, appearance, penetration, continuity, distortion, porosity, undercut, cracks, spatter, and other defects
• Perform weld finishing operations including grinding, blending, polishing, cleaning, and removal of excess weld material as required by product specifications
• Identify and communicate material and weld defects, dimensional issues, equipment problems, engineering concerns and process deviations
• Perform authorized rework and weld repairs in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain welding equipment, guns, torches, cables, leads, regulators, fixtures, and workstations in safe and serviceable condition
• Accurately record labor, material consumption, work order completion, production activity, and other required information in the ERP system
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and properly store materials, tools, equipment, cylinders, and consumables
• Maintain a safe work environment by following established safety procedures, promptly reporting hazards, injuries, near misses, and safety or quality concerns, and stopping work when an immediate risk exists.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and other team members to resolve manufacturing and welding issues and support production objectives
• Train new welders on company welding standards, procedures, safe work practices and quality requirements, as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year of welding experience
• Demonstrated MIG welding experience using short-arc/pulse processes
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols
• Basic computer skills and ability to use ERP/production software systems

• 2-3 years experience MIG welding
• One (1) year experience with TIG welding on stainless steel and/or aluminum
• Experience interpreting detailed engineering drawings, weld symbols, and welding specifications
• Experience with welding fixtures, positioners, jigs, and production tooling
• Experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment producing products in accordance with documented quality standards
• Experience using ERP or production software systems