Component Welder

Gilder Search Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Component Welder for our Cleveland-area client, offering multiple shift options (1st, 2nd, and weekend). The role focuses on high-integrity welding and metal fabrication for large programs in a shop setting.

Candidates should have hands-on structural welding with carbon, stainless, or high-alloy steels, be skilled in FCAW and GMAW spray transfer, and able to read blueprints and weld symbols.

Qualifications

• Hands-on structural welding experience with carbon, stainless, or high-alloy steels.
• Proficiency in FCAW and GMAW Spray Transfer methods.
• Experience joining thick-to-thin joints and performing welds to exact specifications.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and ability to interpret welding symbols and drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude with material preparation tools like grinders, torches, and plasma cutters.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to accountability, teamwork, quality craftsmanship and continuous trade development.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal parts using FCAW and GMAW Spray Transfer to create heavy structural assemblies.
• Fit parts with framing squares, speed squares, combo squares, center punches, saws, and grinders to drawing specifications.
• Receive, read, and interpret instructions, prints, weld symbols and work orders.
• Welding across varying material thicknesses and ensure proper location and alignment of parts.
• Perform dimensional and visual quality inspections using precision tools to ensure standards.
• Collaborate with Operations and Weld Engineering on specialized fabrication projects.
• Burn, cope, bevel, and cut materials using oxy-fuel torches, hand plasma cutters, grinding and sanding equipment.
• Follow welding procedures, quality management requirements, safety guidelines, and lean initiatives.

Skills

FCAW

GMAW Spray Transfer

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Heavy fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Oxy-fuel torches

Plasma cutters

Job description

Title: Component Welder

Shift: Multiple Shift Options Available (1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekend Shift)

Salary: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour, plus benefits; exact compensation is dependent on experience

Component Welder Role: Our client is seeking an experienced tradesman to handle high-integrity welding and metal fabrication work for large complex projects in the shop. This role exists to interpret specialized blueprints, execute structural welds across varying material thicknesses, perform dimensional quality checks, and prep metal components to support critical heavy fabrication programs.

Component Welder Responsibilities:

• Put metal parts together using FCAW and GMAW Spray Transfer processes to create finished heavy structural assemblies
• Use framing squares, speed squares, combo squares, center punches, saws, and grinders to fit parts exactly to drawing specifications
• Receive, read, and accurately interpret instructions, prints, sketches, weld symbols, and technical work orders
• Handle, measure, cut, layout, position, align, fit, and weld structural items in the proper location across varying material thicknesses
• Perform thorough dimensional and visual quality inspections on fabricated parts using precision tools to ensure adherence to strict standards
• Partner directly with Operations and Weld Engineering teams to execute specialized and challenging fabrication projects
• Burn, cope, bevel, and cut materials using oxy-fuel torches, hand plasma cutters, grinding, and sanding equipment
• Follow all established welding procedures, quality management requirements, safety compliance guidelines, and lean manufacturing initiatives

About You:

• Possess hands-on structural welding experience working with Carbon, Stainless, or High-Alloy Steels
• Demonstrate proven proficiency in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Spray Transfer methods
• Maintain practical experience joining structural members across varying material thicknesses, specifically thick-to-thin joints
• Exhibit strong blueprint reading skills with the ability to decipher complex technical drawings and welding symbols
• Demonstrate high mechanical aptitude and hands‑on skill operating material preparation tools like grinders, torches, and plasma cutters
• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent credential
• Maintain alignment with core shop values centered on personal accountability, teamwork, quality craftsmanship, and continuous trade development

Additional Information: Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Competitive Benefits Package: This position features a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, a wellness program, and ongoing continuous education opportunities.

Working Conditions: This role is based in a fast‑paced heavy manufacturing shop environment. Multiple shift options are available, including 1st Shift, 2nd Shift (4x10 hour shifts), and Weekend Shift (work 36 hours, get paid for 40 hours). Candidates must keep their work area clean and safely handle heavy materials.

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