Expert Level Welder - 2nd Shift

Ottenweller Company Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Ottenweller Company Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an expert MIG welder to fabricate and weld to blueprint specifications while upholding safety, quality, and productivity.

This full-time, on-site role offers growth opportunities in a fourth-generation metal fabrication family with long-standing career paths. You will perform FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding, read complex drawings, ensure welds meet standards, operate welding equipment, and participate in Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or structural steel environment.
• Proficiency in FCAW and GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to pass company welding certification tests.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy and distortion control techniques.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.
• AWS Certified Welder Certification.
• AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification.
• Completion of vocational welding training or apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced welding using FCAW, GMAW (MIG), SMAW (Stick), and GTAW (TIG).
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components to weld procedures.
• Complete structural and non-structural welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Perform multi-pass welds on heavy plate and thick-wall material.
• Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment for optimal performance.
• Fabricate components from drawings, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Perform layout, measuring, cutting, grinding, fitting, and assembly operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring and inspection tools.
• Identify discrepancies in drawings and communicate issues to supervisors or engineering personnel.
• Assist in determining fabrication methods and sequence of operations.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, and compliance with standards.
• Perform visual inspections and prepare parts for non-destructive testing when required.
• Maintain weld quality in accordance with AWS D1.1, AISC, ASME, or customer-specific requirements.
• Correct weld defects and perform repairs as necessary.
• Ensure all work meets production and quality objectives.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Properly utilize required PPE and safety equipment.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report safety concerns, equipment problems, and quality issues promptly.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS Welding Certification

Vocational welding training/apprenticeship

Job description

Expert Level Welder- Ottenweller Company

Earn up to $32 per hour and bonus potential after 90 days of employment!

Work That Matters. Careers That Last.

At Ottenweller, you'll join a fourth-generation, family-owned metal fabrication company that has been building quality products and lasting careers since 1916. Safety, quality, and production are the foundation of everything we do. Whether you are beginning your welding career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Position Summary:

Ottenweller is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MIG Welder to fabricate and weld metal components to blueprint specifications while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Responsibilities:

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform advanced welding using FCAW, GMAW (MIG), SMAW (Stick), and GTAW (TIG) processes.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components to applicable weld procedures and specifications.
• Complete structural and non-structural welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Perform multi-pass welds on heavy plate and thick-wall material.
• Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment for optimal performance.
• Fabricate components from drawings, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Perform layout, measuring, cutting, grinding, fitting, and assembly operations.

Blueprint & Technical Interpretation

• Read and interpret complex blueprints, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring and inspection tools.
• Identify discrepancies in drawings and communicate issues to supervisors or engineering personnel.
• Assist in determining fabrication methods and sequence of operations.

Quality & Inspection

• Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, and compliance with standards.
• Perform visual inspections and prepare parts for non-destructive testing when required.
• Maintain weld quality in accordance with AWS D1.1, AISC, ASME, or customer-specific requirements.
• Correct weld defects and perform repairs as necessary.
• Ensure all work meets production and quality objectives.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Properly utilize required PPE and safety equipment.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report safety concerns, equipment problems, and quality issues promptly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or structural steel environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in FCAW and GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to pass company welding certification tests.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy and distortion control techniques.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.

• AWS Certified Welder Certification.
• AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification.
• Completion of vocational welding training or apprenticeship program.

Physical & Work Environment:

Regular standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to heat, welding fumes, and loud manufacturing environments while following all PPE and safety requirements.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position

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