Bulk Welder in Maple Heights

Energy Jobline ZR; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Union wages with annual increases

Overtime availability

Job summary

Clifton Steel is seeking a welding/fabrication professional to operate bulk welding machines and oversee production of overlay products. The role requires attention to plate specifications, quality checks, and safe operation of heavy equipment on a busy shop floor.

You will monitor equipment, perform light maintenance, and ensure accurate documentation of job progress. A stable, union-friendly environment with long-term growth is offered, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Quality focus

Technical skills

Problem solving

Work ethic

Positive attitude

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bulk welding machines

Overhead cranes

Tow motors

Job description

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; 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 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 .


• 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.