Job Description
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of experience in a welding role, preferably in a specialty field
Proficiency in operating welding machinery, tools, and related equipment
Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Physical stamina and ability to work in varying conditions (e.g., heat, confined spaces, heights)
Benefits
Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness
Starting hourly rate is $38.23, subject to a collective bargaining agreement
This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families’ members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost
Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan
Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost!
The starting rate for this role is $27.40
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing)
We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement)
Responsibilities
Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network
Perform advanced welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Core) to join and repair a variety of metals and alloys
Experience with oxyacetylene cutting and brazing techniques, including torch setup, adjustment and safety practices
Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements
Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, and grinding metals to ensure proper fit and alignment
Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition
Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and other team members to troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements
Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
Maintain accurate records of materials used, work performed, and time spent on each project
Work may involve exposure to loud noises, fumes, and hot or cold temperatures
Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.) regularly
Job description
Description
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with California state law.
Starting hourly rate is $38.23, subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform advanced welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Core) to join and repair a variety of metals and alloys.
• Experience with oxyacetylene cutting and brazing techniques, including torch setup, adjustment and safety practices.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, and grinding metals to ensure proper fit and alignment.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and other team members to troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate records of materials used, work performed, and time spent on each project.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a welding role, preferably in a specialty field.
• Proficiency in operating welding machinery, tools, and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Key Competencies
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Physical stamina and ability to work in varying conditions (e.g., heat, confined spaces, heights).
Working Conditions
• Work may involve exposure to loud noises, fumes, and hot or cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.) regularly.
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
• Experience with arc welding or specialized applications in heavy industry, manufacturing, or construction.
United offers all its airport employees and aircraft technicians based at SFO Airport free medical coverage. This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families’ members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost. Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan. Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost!
The starting rate for this role is $27.40.
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).
We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, ****** orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
High school diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of experience in a welding role, preferably in a specialty field
Proficiency in operating welding machinery, tools, and related equipment
Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Physical stamina and ability to work in varying conditions (e.g., heat, confined spaces, heights)
Benefits
Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness
Starting hourly rate is $38.23, subject to a collective bargaining agreement
This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families’ members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost
Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan
Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost!
The starting rate for this role is $27.40
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing)
We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement)
Responsibilities
Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network
Perform advanced welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Core) to join and repair a variety of metals and alloys
Experience with oxyacetylene cutting and brazing techniques, including torch setup, adjustment and safety practices
Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements
Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, and grinding metals to ensure proper fit and alignment
Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition
Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and other team members to troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements
Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
Maintain accurate records of materials used, work performed, and time spent on each project
Work may involve exposure to loud noises, fumes, and hot or cold temperatures
Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.) regularly
Job description
Description
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with California state law.
Starting hourly rate is $38.23, subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform advanced welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Core) to join and repair a variety of metals and alloys.
• Experience with oxyacetylene cutting and brazing techniques, including torch setup, adjustment and safety practices.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, and grinding metals to ensure proper fit and alignment.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and other team members to troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate records of materials used, work performed, and time spent on each project.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a welding role, preferably in a specialty field.
• Proficiency in operating welding machinery, tools, and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Key Competencies
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Physical stamina and ability to work in varying conditions (e.g., heat, confined spaces, heights).
Working Conditions
• Work may involve exposure to loud noises, fumes, and hot or cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.) regularly.
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
• Experience with arc welding or specialized applications in heavy industry, manufacturing, or construction.
United offers all its airport employees and aircraft technicians based at SFO Airport free medical coverage. This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families’ members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost. Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan. Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost!
The starting rate for this role is $27.40.
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).
We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, ****** orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Specialty Welder Technician ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus) position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in San Francisco offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
