Welder/Fabricator

Chameleon Engineering, Santa Maria, CA

Chameleon Engineering is hiring a full-time Welder/Fabricator in Santa Maria, CA, paying $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. AWS D1.1 certification, three years of shop experience, a clean driving record, and a DMV printout are required.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

This is a production shop role performing MIG welding and fabrication from blueprints and shop drawings. The schedule is 9 hours Monday through Thursday plus 4 hours on Friday. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. A clean driving record and DMV printout are required to drive company vehicles, including occasional towing of a 20 foot trailer.

Requirements

• AWS certification D1.1 (steel, MIG - dual shield)
• At least three years of shop fabrication/welding experience
• Ability to read plans and work from shop drawings
• Clean driving record and DMV printout
• Comfortable and competent to occasionally drive a 20 foot trailer with steel
• Willing to occasionally travel for field work is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan

Job details

Location

Santa Maria, CA

Pay

$25 to $30 per hour

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Manufacturing

Posted

Oct 3, 2026

Drug test

Not stated