Senior Layout Welder

Senior Layout Welder


Company
WET (Design)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
60K–80K a year
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
WET Design

Sun Valley, California

Welcome to WET, the pioneering force behind groundbreaking fountain designs and engineering marvels worldwide, from the Fountains of Bellagio to the awe-inspiring Dubai Fountain (the world’s largest choreographed fountain), and hundreds more. WET harnesses the elements of nature – water, fire, ice, fog, and light – to evoke emotions, transcend the mundane, and captivate audiences across the globe.

WET has established itself as a visionary design company. Our designs blend form, material, patterns, acoustics and more to create spectacular places that visitors connect with. WET has been chosen to create for some of the most high-profile clients in the world. With award-winning and groundbreaking projects ranging from residential to government and corporate projects, we design water features for small or large footprints.

Sr. Layout Welder

What We Do At WET

We create projects that transform the way people experience nature’s elements. Our creations are multi-sensory, and we redefine the way people connect with the elements and with each other. We master nature’s magic and with it create experiences. Experiences that include the world’s most moving water features, from The Fountains of Bellagio to The Dubai Fountain.

Summary

The Sr. Layout Welder is able to interact with all Production teammates and who can do their own fixturing and set up their own processes completely independently. All welders need to be extremely fast paced, self-motivated, team players who can keep their area clean and organized, can TIG and MIG stainless steel safely, proficiently and quickly.

This role will be working heavily on the electrical enclosures, specifically the doors and panels along with finish grinding the weldments. This mostly requires MIG welding 14ga CRS, stud welding, and doing cosmetic post weld grinding and material handling. They will also help with other welding needs as capacity allows/requires.

THE CORE OF THE POSITION
• TIG welding stainless steel components
• Experienced with cosmetic grinding of Sheetmetal panels
• MIG welding mild steel Sheetmetal
• Able to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ensure quality of work, check own work and work of others in department
• Self-starter, highly motivated working in a fast-paced department
• Regularly handle electrical panel frames and door weldments in excess of 65lbs
• Experience with band saws, circular saws, grinders, and other fabrication equipment
• Material handling of raw goods and finished weldments

QUALIFICATIONS
• 7+ years of Welding experience with Welding Layout's
• Extensive experience with Stainless Steel is a must
• 5+ years of TIG Welding
• 3+ years of MIG welding
• Able to read blue prints and drawings

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to lift at least 65+ lbs
• Stand 8+ hours per day
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of January 2026 including overtime rates?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median hourly wage for welders at $28.45 as of January 2026 with time-and-a-half overtime required after 40 hours under FLSA rules. Welders in manufacturing earn an additional $4.20 per hour on average for night shifts. Annual median earnings reach $59,176 for full-time roles.
Q How many hours per week can welders legally work in the United States without overtime pay in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the standard workweek at 40 hours with overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate required after that threshold in 2026. Welders on federal contracts receive double time for hours over 48 in a workweek. Paid sick leave of up to 56 hours annually applies under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states a high school diploma plus 6-12 months of postsecondary welding training or apprenticeship is required for 2026 entry-level positions. Three years of documented experience is mandatory for structural welding roles under AWS D1.1 standards referenced by DOL. Certification in SMAW or GMAW processes must be completed before hire.
Q What documents are required to apply for welder positions through U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeships in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form ETA-671, high school transcripts, and proof of U.S. work authorization to DOL-registered programs by March 2026 deadlines. A valid driver's license and negative drug test results from a SAMHSA-certified lab are mandatory. Background checks via FBI fingerprinting are required for nuclear or pipeline welding tracks.
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