Location: Bakersfield, CA
 Pay: $25 – $30 per hour

Job Description:
 Our client is seeking a Welder to join the team. This role focuses on welding, cutting, and grinding components for pumps, pipelines, and structural elements. The ideal candidate will have experience with flux core arc welding and MIG/GMAW, primarily on stainless steel.

Responsibilities:

• Perform welding on stainless steel, steel, and other metals using flux core and GMAW techniques.
• Cut, grind, and prepare materials for fabrication projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
• Follow safety protocols at all times.
• Collaborate with machinists, electricians, and other team members to complete projects efficiently.

Requirements:

• GMAW and flux core welding experience.
• D1.1 welding certification preferred; structural welding experience a plus.
• Ability to cut and grind independently.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, and team-oriented mindset.
• Long-term commitment and willingness to grow with the company.

What We Offer:

• Pay range: $25 – $30/hour based on experience.
• Opportunity to work outdoors and in the shop with a skilled, collaborative team.
• Long-term growth with a trusted, family-owned company in Bakersfield.

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the  needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to cbalz@hirekeystaff.com