Evapco is seeking applicants for a full-time Welder 1 position on the second shift at our Madera, CA, location. The Welder1 will work with supervision and perform non-pressure boundary MIG welding of galvanized and stainless steel materials for use in the construction of cooling towers and condensers.

Essential Functions:
• Safely set-up and operate assigned welding machine to weld various steel materials in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
• Prepare stainless steel, galvanized, and black steel parts for welding.
• Produce full penetration, high quality/aesthetic weld joints, and maintain dimensional compliance.
• Lay down proper tack welds.
• Perform proper post-weld cleaning.
• Accurately perform plasma cutting.
• Read and comprehend various engineering and production documents, drawings, and instructions.
• Performs dimensional and visual inspection of parts, assemblies, and final product as directed.

Required Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of welding experience.
• Qualify and pass the Non-Pressure Boundary Welding Test.
• Use, read, and comprehend a tape measure to within 1/32”, is required.
• Basic nomenclature and practical use of hand tools is required.
• Reading and understanding production specifications, engineering drawings, and BOM’s, is required.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, good attendance, and flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Availability to work a second shift schedule
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience. The wage range is $21.60- $25.99 per hour. Evapco has a core principle of treating employees right and has a world-class benefits package to support our stance. We offer an extensive benefits package including E.S.O.P., Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life & AD&D, Supplemental Life, Long & Short-Term Disability, Bereavement Pay, Maternity & Paternity Leave.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran