MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

United Alloy; Union (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Alloy in Union, Ohio is hiring an experienced MIG Welder for heavy tank and structural fabrication at our Union facility near Dayton. If you take pride in clean welds, high-quality work, and doing it right the first time — we want to talk to you. Work on-site, Monday–Thursday, 3:00pm–1:00am with overtime available.

Starting pay is $28/hour ($25 base + $3 shift premium). No travel; you’ll be home every night. Must pass AWS D1.1 weld test and be able to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience in heavy fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Able to lift 50 lbs with or without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run 1–2 weld work centers independently.
• MIG weld large fabricated tank components using fixtures.
• Read blueprints and interpret welding symbols.
• Perform tank leak tests and first articles (PPAP).
• Inspect welds to meet AWS D1.1 and customer quality standards.
• Maintain welding machines, wire, and gas.
• Support continuous improvement and mentor teammates.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols interpretation

Education

AWS D1.1 weld test certification

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Job description

1925 Union Airpark Blvd
Union, OH 45377, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MIGWE001896

Description

$25/hour + $3 shift premium = $28/hour starting pay (minimum)
Monday–Thursday | 3:00pm–1:00am | Overtime Available
Union, OH – Near Dayton, Troy, Englewood & Vandalia

United Alloy is hiring an experienced MIG Welder for heavy tank and structural fabrication at our Union, Ohio (Dayton area) facility. If you take pride in clean welds, strong tanks, and doing it right the first time — we want to talk to you.

No travel. Home every night. Full-time manufacturing role.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and run 1–2 weld work centers independently
• MIG weld large fabricated tank components using fixtures
• Read blueprints and interpret welding symbols
• Perform tank leak tests and first articles (PPAP)
• Inspect your own welds to meet AWS D1.1 and customer quality standards
• Maintain welding machines, wire, and gas
• Maintain 95%+ efficiency and strong quality performance
• Support continuous improvement and mentor teammates

What You Bring

• Metal fabrication / manufacturing welding experience
• Ability to pass an AWS D1.1 weld test
• Blueprint reading and weld symbol knowledge
• Experience with overhead cranes, measuring tools, and hand tools
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (100 lbs with assist)
• Team-first mindset aligned with our 12 Expected Behaviors

Why United Alloy – Union, OH?

• Build large, custom tanks and heavy fabrications
• Stable, growing manufacturing employer in the Dayton region
• ISO 9001 certified and WBENC woman/minority owned
• Partner with Fortune 500 OEM customers
• Competitive benefits + strong culture + opportunity for advancement
• United Alloy is a preferred designer and manufacturer of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, and chassis built to world-class quality standards — proudly Made in the USA.

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.

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