Certified Welder

Saalex is seeking a Certified Welder in Corona, CA to support communications tower modernization and infrastructure projects for Department of Defense customers. This position will support tower upgrade, installation, integration, testing, and field engineering activities associated with communications and range systems. The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams supporting construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade efforts at customer locations, including travel to various project sites as required.

Position Type: Part-Time/On Call

Salary: $39.78 - $45 hourly (depending upon experience)
Work Location: Full-time onsite.

Essential Functions:

• Perform structural and specialty welding in support of communications tower upgrades, modifications, installations, and maintenance activities.
• Support installation, integration, testing, and repair activities associated with communications infrastructure and related systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Operate welding equipment, fabrication tools, power tools, and other construction equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist technical teams with site preparation, equipment installation, system integration, testing, and field support activities.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with applicable quality and safety requirements.
• Support field operations at customer locations, including travel and extended temporary duty assignments.
• Maintain required documentation, records, and reports associated with project activities.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• Current Certified Welder certification.
• Experience performing welding, fabrication, construction, installation, or maintenance activities in industrial, commercial, military, or government environments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience operating welding equipment, power tools, fabrication equipment, and common hand tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel for extended project assignments as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Desired:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Navy, Marine Corps, or other federal government programs.
• Experience supporting communications towers, antenna systems, RF infrastructure, or telecommunications projects.
• Experience supporting installation, integration, or testing activities associated with communications or range systems.
• Familiarity with tower climbing, elevated work platforms, fall protection requirements, or communications site construction activities.
• Experience working in remote field environments and supporting temporary duty travel assignments.

Education / Years of Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required and Two (2) or more years of welding, fabrication, construction, installation, or related technical experience.

Trade school, vocational training, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent welding certification preferred.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.