123 - Structural Welder - 3rd Shift - L5

Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Dayton, Ohio is looking for a Structural Welder responsible for the assembly, welding, and inspection of fabricated assemblies. Candidates must be proficient in TIG and MIG welding and possess experience in welding set-up and operation. Safe working in hot environments is essential. Prospective welders will undergo a trial period to demonstrate their skills and meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous welding set-up and operation experience required.
• Proficient in TIG & MIG welding.
• Ability to read mechanical/welding blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assembly, welding, and inspection of fabricated assemblies.
• Conduct measuring and layout tasks.
• Perform grinding and inspection of welds.

Skills

Welding set-up and operation experience

Reading mechanical/welding blueprints

Tape measure proficiency

Basic shop math skills

High-quality welds

Using hand tools and grinders

Running spot welder and stud welder

Welding equipment maintenance

Using welding fixtures and positioners

Handling gas bottles

Working in hot environments

TIG & MIG proficiency

Job description

Dayton Phoenix Group, 1619 Kuntz Rd, Dayton, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The position of Structural Welder will be responsible for the assembly, weld and inspection of various fabricated assemblies and subassemblies. Responsibilities include measuring, layout, welding, grinding, and inspection.

Essential qualifications for this position include:

• Previous welding set-up and operation experience required
• Understand mechanical/welding blueprints and welding symbols
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Possess basic shop math skills for decimals and fractions
• Able to produce high quality welds
• The candidate must pass the D1.1 welding test administered by Hobart during the probation period. This certification is required to retain the position. If unable to pass the test during the trial period, the candidate will be assigned to their previous position with their previous wage.
• Ability to use hand tools and hand grinders as required
• Ability to setup, run, and follow instructions for the spot welder and stud welder
• Welding equipment maintenance: changing tips, grinding wheels, nozzles, diffusers, liners, hooking up filler metal, etc.
• Know how to use welding fixtures and positioners
• Can handle and change out gas bottles on welders and oxy-acetylene torch
• Ability to work in a hot environment, while wearing full-length pants and long sleeve shirts that are part of the welding uniform and safety equipment
• Must be proficient in the following weld disciplines: TIG & MIG (Including, but not limited to Pulse, Spray, Flux Core, Short Circuit)

Non-essential qualifications for this position include:

• Follow BOM’s and process specifications
• Ability to life and handle up to 40 lbs
• Able to use overhead power cranes
• Is a certified forklift operator
• Is safety orientated and follows shop rules
• If not progressing as expected, the candidate may be returned to their previous wage any time during the probation period
• Willingness to work in changing lean environments
• Able to read and follow work instructions and standard work

DPG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DPG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates must demonstrate during the trial period, the ability to perform the above listed responsibilities while producing quality parts, to print, at the routed rate and in a safe manner while maintaining accuracy of counts, and part numbers. The progress of any candidates selected for this posting shall be evaluated during the trial period to assure that the job requirements are being met.