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Industrial Welder Fabricator

San Luis Obispo, California

About

Nviro delivers integrated water and wastewater treatment solutions that support a sustainable future. We simplify complex systems through a full-service approach: design, construction, operations, maintenance, compliance, and technology. Our in-house manufacturing capabilities allow us to engineer high-performance equipment tailored to the needs of both industrial facilities and municipalities. At every step, our mission is to leave systems better for our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Opportunity

Expand Nviro’s in-house machinery manufacturing endeavors, as we utilize the latest equipment to weld and fabricate a variety of products and tanks.

Responsibilities

Fabrication

  • Perform both shop and field metal fabrication.
  • Operate production machinery including shears, rollers, press brakes, and cold-cut saws.
  • Utilize fabrication, assembly, and installation equipment including forklifts, drill presses, band saws, grinders, plasma cutters, milling machines, press brakes, and laser cutting systems.
  • Fabricate parts used in repairs utilizing machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
  • Load appropriate files into CNC machinery and perform CNC operations.
  • Fabricate stainless-steel tanks and skids, including tank repurposing and relocation projects.
  • Clean, inspect, and maintain shop equipment and work areas.

Welding

  • Set up welding machines based on project requirements and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
  • Perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, pipe, and tube assemblies.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine welding requirements and specifications.
  • Complete grinding, sanding, polishing, and passivation of finished products as required.
  • Conduct quality control inspections using precision measuring and testing instruments to identify and resolve issues.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years of professional experience in industrial fabrication and welding within a manufacturing environment, specializing in stainless steel.
  • Proficient in MIG and TIG welding methods and welding quality control practices.
  • Working knowledge of fabrication equipment including overhead cranes, saws, ironworkers, shears, brakes, and welding systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively resolve issues through drawings, details, notes, and communication.
  • Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Certified Welder (CW) certification preferred.
  • Experience with sanitary or process piping preferred.
  • Experience operating CNC machinery and fabrication software preferred.

Safety & Work Environment

  • Maintain clean and organized work areas while properly caring for tools, equipment, and facilities.
  • Uphold all OSHA and company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, including housekeeping practices and participation in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud machinery, metalworking fluids, and other industrial elements.
  • Ability to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods.
  • Must be willing to work five 8-hour shifts per week.

Our Values

At Nviro, our values guide how we work.

  • Grit — We take ownership of complex problems and see them through
  • Impact — We focus on work that matters and delivers meaningful results
  • Judgment — We make thoughtful, well-informed decisions grounded in facts and context
  • Service — We deliver quality work through responsiveness, care, and professionalism

To be successful in this role, you bring a practical, solutions-oriented mindset, sound judgment, curiosity to keep learning, and pride in delivering high-quality work.

The anticipated compensation range for this role is $33 –$48 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

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