JOB DETAILS

Weld Operator II

CompanyVantedge Medical
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 10, 2026
About The Company
Vantedge Medical is a proven partner to Medical Technology OEMs. For more than 100 years, we have been partnering with customers in complex precision manufacturing and assembly with differentiated engineering, prototyping support, and quality systems for diverse medical markets including Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS), Radiation Oncology, Surgical Instruments and Components, Orthopedics, Dental implants, and more. Our seasoned professionals shorten global supply chains and accelerate time to market for our many OEM partners. As a mature Development & Manufacturing Organization, our teams specialize in Precision Micro Machining, Large Format Machining, Assembly, Sophisticated Sheet Metal Fabrication, Medical Precision Metal Stamping, Precision Electro-Chemical Machining, Progressive Die Tooling, R&D and Automation Technology, and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering Solutions. With a nationwide presence, our 650,000+ sq. ft. of combined manufacturing space offers a broad spectrum of manufacturing capabilities and flexibility to provide capital equipment and consumables to top-tier medical OEMs.
About the Role

Description

Weld Operator II 

Full-Time | On-Site | Permanent

Swing Shift | 1:10 pm - 11:40 pm 

Hourly | $30.00 - $35.00



*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.



About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.




About this Opportunity:

This position performs the highest-level MIG and TIG welding of all alloys.



Responsibilities:

  • Produces quality MIG and TIG welds in different positions on varied alloys through a wide range of material gages.
  • Performs adjustments on MIG and TIG welding machines as needed.
  • Follows verbal and/or written job instructions.
  • Perform MIG and TIG welds throughout a limited range of material gages, alloys and positions.
  • Performs any adjustments on MIG and TIG welding machines as needed.
  • Handle and stack parts in a way that ensures dimensional and cosmetic integrity.
  • Develop and build basic fixturing.
  • May operate weld robot.
  • Maintain a safe and organized work area.
  • Performs basic sheet metal operations in various departments as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements


  • 2 + years of sheet metal experience is required of which 2 years must have been MIG and or TIG welding.
  • Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
  • Read and comprehend basic blueprints.
  • Use of basic weld fixtures.
  • Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction.
  • The ability to straighten welded parts.
  • Use of dial calipers, vernier calipers, protractors, squares and other measuring instruments as required.
  • Physical Demands: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
Key Skills
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingBlueprint ReadingSheet Metal OperationsDial CalipersVernier CalipersProtractorsSquaresWeld Robot OperationFixturing
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform high-level MIG and TIG welding on various alloys and material gages. Responsibilities include adjusting welding machines, building basic fixturing, and maintaining a safe work area.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$30 - $35
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
184
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page