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Welder 2 at PrideStaff

PrideStaff No longer available $20 - $23/hour

Job Description

PrideStaff is hiring for Welder ll for a well-known manufacturing company in Escalon, CA.

We are seeking skilled and/or certified Welders who are looking for a new career opportunity to utilize and expand their skill set.

Responsibilities Include the following:
  • Produce consistent, high-quality welds and pass fillet weld tests to meet production standards
  • Operate and setup welding fixtures and minor machines including overhead cranes, forklifts, and hydraulic presses
  • Read and interpret fabrication drawings and basic weld symbols, identifying various materials to employ the correct welding process
  • Set up fixtures and welders without supervision, following objectives set by the Foreman while maintaining steady workflow
  • Identify acceptable welds and recognize suspected problems within a process, alerting supervisors when necessary to maintain high standards
  • Perform routine robotic tasks such as TCP checks and wire changes while assisting with basic machine maintenance
Requirements Include the following:
  • Proven experience in a welding role with an intermediate understanding of the welding trade
  • Proficiency in setting up welding equipment and the ability to convert fractions to decimals using a chart
  • Intermediate knowledge of fabrication drawings and the ability to accurately read weld symbols and measurements
  • A strong commitment to following occupational health and safety policies and proper use of PPE
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining dependable, punctual, and adaptable member of the team
  • Physically capable to stand for long periods of time and consistently lift 50+ pounds
  • Must be at least 18 years old and able to show proof of eligibility to work in the .
  • Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 6:30am - 3:00pm & Friday: 5:00am - 1:30pm Pay Range: $20-$23/HR plus depending on experience

If interested, please call

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $23.00 Per Hour

$42k - $48k is below typical pay for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers nationally

National salary averages
$42k - $48k
↓ 12% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$38k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $76k

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024