MIG Welder & Fabricator - 2nd Shift

The Rotex Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rotex Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator to join our 2nd shift team. You will perform manual and semi-automatic welding on carbon steel and ferrous components, following welding procedures and drawings to build steel weldments for industrial separation equipment.

You’ll read blueprints, use calipers and gauges, maintain weld quality, and perform pre/post-weld inspections. Training on 1st shift will transition to 2nd shift, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on welding and fabrication in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven skill in MIG (GMAW), FCAW, and SMAW on carbon steel or other ferrous materials.
• Welding certification from an accredited institution and the ability to weld to a WPS.
• Ability to read and apply fabrication blueprints and welding symbols.
• Comfortable using fixtures, clamps, measuring tools and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on ferrous components using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW.
• Fabricate structural weldments from 16-gauge to heavy plate steel per drawings.
• Measure and layout parts with calipers, squares, rulers; ensure alignment.
• Interpret welding symbols and fabrication blueprints to determine welds and sequence.
• Perform all-position welding and pre-/post-weld inspections for quality.
• Carry out routine maintenance on torches, power sources, wire feeders.
• Collaborate with welders and fabrication team; support safe, on-time delivery.

Skills

MIG welding

FCAW

SMAW

Read blueprints

Welding certification

Fabrication

Tools

Grinders

Torches

Measuring tools

Job description

Shift 2 (United States of America)

As a MIG Welder / Fabricator (Electric Arc), you’ll build steel weldments that support the performance and reliability of industrial separation equipment. You’ll join Rotex, a Hillenbrand company, in Cincinnati, Ohio where we design and manufacture industrial separation equipment used across processing and bulk handling environments. Your work will strengthen safety, quality, and on-time delivery through disciplined craftsmanship and steady, repeatable execution. You’ll help create assemblies that perform in demanding customer applications for years.

• Shift: 2nd, 10 hours, 4 days/week
• Standard Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00am
• Overtime: As needed Monday - Thursday 3pm - 3:30am, plus Fridays
• Training: Training will be conducted on 1st shift (M-F, 6a-2:30p) for an initial 3-4 months before transitioning to 2nd shift as listed above.
• Location: 1230 Knowlton - Cincinnati, Ohio

What You’ll Do

• Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on ferrous metal components utilizing SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) processes. Tasks include joint preparation, fit-up, tack welding, gas torch cutting, and final weld out in accordance with applicable welding procedures (WPS).
• Execute fabrication of structural and non-structural weldments, including sub-assemblies and full assemblies made from 16-gauge to heavy plate steel, adhering to mechanical drawings and customer specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, combination squares, straightedges, rulers) to lay out, position, and align components prior to welding. Use clamps, fixtures, and jigs to ensure accurate alignment and securement during assembly.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication blueprints to determine weld joint configurations, material requirements, and fabrication sequences.
• Perform all-position welding (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) as required by project specifications.
• Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections, checking for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and potential discontinuities using visual inspection techniques and inspection tools.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment, including torches, power sources, wire feeders, and grinders, and identify when corrective maintenance is required.
• Other duties as assigned, including cross-functional tasks within the fabrication department.

Team

• You’ll work alongside welders, fabricators, and production partners in a shop where respect, clear handoffs, and shared standards support belonging and safe work. You’ll coordinate build priorities, help unblock work, and contribute to dependable output that supports Rotex and Hillenbrand’s long-term success.

The Experience, Skills, And Abilities Needed

• 3+ years of hands-on welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven skill in MIG (GMAW), flux-core (FCAW), and stick (SMAW) on carbon steel or other ferrous materials.
• Welding certification from an accredited institution, and the ability to weld to a WPS.
• Ability to read and apply fabrication blueprints and welding symbols for fit-up, weld size, and sequence.
• Comfortable performing fit-up and tack, using fixtures and clamps, and operating common shop tools (grinders, torches, measuring tools).
• Ability to complete a pre-hire evaluation, including a blueprint reading/interpretation test and a hands‑on weld sample.
• Ability to train on 1st shift for 3–4 months, then transition to 2nd shift, and work overtime when needed.
• Steady attention to safety, quality, and communication so you can work independently and coordinate smoothly with the team.

Who We Are

The Rotex Group (therotexgroup.com) is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of high-quality industrial screening and separation equipment for a wide range of industries. Over its 175-year history, the company has established a reputation for providing innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers. The Rotex Group is a business unit of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission‑critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".