Bulk Welder

Clifton Steel Company; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifton Steel in Maple Heights, OH, is seeking a skilled welder to operate bulk welding equipment and oversee plate production to spec. You will monitor machines, perform minor maintenance, and ensure clear documentation of progress.

Experience in welding or industrial fabrication plus the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds are required. We offer a stable, long-term career with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in welding/industrial fabrication preferred.
• Ability to monitor machine output and ensure quality.
• Comfort operating industrial machinery and making adjustments.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple bulk welding machines to produce overlay products.
• Monitor and adjust machines to maintain quality and specs.
• Measure and confirm plates meet specifications and identify by size, tag, color.
• Review production sheets to ensure accurate paperwork.
• Monitor the schedule board for upcoming production needs.
• Perform minor maintenance and maintain clean work area and PPE.

Skills

Welding experience

Quality inspection

Machinery adjustments

Problem solving

Strong work ethic

Team communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Maple Heights, OH, US

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly pay based on experience and assigned shift.
• Consistent Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 401(k) with Company Match; Life Insurance; Disability Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Union wages with annual increases; available overtime; and more.
• Career Growth: Receive hands-on training, develop valuable industrial skills, and build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement — many of our employees have 30+ years of service.

What You Will Do:

• Operate multiple bulk welding machines simultaneously to produce overlay products used in various fabrications.
• Monitor and adjust machines as needed to maintain quality and meet production specifications.
• Measure and confirm that plates are produced to specification, and identify finished products by size, thickness, tag number, and color code.
• Review production sheets to ensure plates are produced accurately and paperwork is completed correctly.
• Monitor the schedule board for upcoming production needs.
• Perform minor maintenance on bulk welding machines and maintain housekeeping practices, including timely removal of flux and slag.
• Operate overhead cranes, tow motors, and other material-handling equipment.
• Log in and out of the operating system to accurately record job progress and completion.
• Maintain a clean work area, follow safe work practices, and wear required PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED; two or more years of experience in a welding or industrial fabrication environment preferred.
• Quality Focus: Ability to monitor machine output, confirm plates meet specifications, and identify and correct quality issues quickly.
• Technical Skills: Comfortable operating industrial machinery and making adjustments to maintain consistent production quality.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Able to identify machine or production issues, determine solutions, and work independently when needed.
• Strong Work Ethic: Dependable, punctual, open to constructive feedback, and committed to producing quality work.
• Positive Attitude: Willingness to learn, work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe and respectful work environment.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive motions, stoop, bend, twist, and lift up to 40 pounds.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Prior experience operating bulk welding or submerged arc welding machines.
• Experience working in a metal fabrication or abrasion-resistant steel environment.
• Overhead crane certification or operating experience.
• Tow motor or other material-handling equipment experience.
• Ability to identify production issues and make machine adjustments with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.

Who We Are:

We are a family-owned company that has been in business for over 50 years, providing industry-leading products for customers around the world, including armor for the U.S. Military. Clifton Steel specializes in abrasion- and impact-resistant steel fabrication, particularly quenched and tempered alloy and manganese steel.

We offer Union positions with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation, available overtime, annual increases, and a strong culture of long-term employment — with many employees having more than 30 years of service.

At Clifton Steel, safety and training are top priorities. We are committed to helping our employees succeed by providing the tools, training, and support needed to build a rewarding long-term career.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties assigned by an authorized individual. Duties and responsibilities may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities and do not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will employment relationship.