MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

United Alloy; Union (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Advancement opportunities

Made in the USA

Job summary

United Alloy in Union, OH is hiring an experienced MIG Welder for heavy tank and structural fabrication. This full-time, on-site role offers $25/hour base plus a $3 shift premium ($28/hour starting pay). No travel; home every night.

Work schedule Monday–Thursday, 3:00pm–1:00am with overtime options. You will set up 1–2 weld centers, read blueprints, weld large tank components, and perform leak tests while maintaining equipment and a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Welding experience in heavy tank/structural fabrication.
• Must pass AWS D1.1 weld test.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience with overhead cranes and hand/measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (100 lbs with 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.
• Aim for 95%+ efficiency and strong quality performance.
• Mentor teammates and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding experience

AWS D1.1 test

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

Overhead cranes

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Tools

Fixtures

Job description

1925 Union Airpark Blvd
Union, OH 45377, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MIGWE001838

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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