Senior MIG Welder — Up to $32/hr + Bonus

Ottenweller Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; 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 in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Expert Level Welder to fabricate and weld metal components per blueprint specifications. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a family-owned shop environment.

You will perform FCAW, GMAW (MIG), SMAW, and GTAW welding, read complex drawings, and ensure welds meet AWS D1.1 and customer standards. Strong manual dexterity and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years welding and fabrication experience in manufacturing or structural steel.
• Able to pass company welding certification tests.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components to procedures.
• Read blueprints and verify dimensions with measuring tools.
• 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 and customer specifications.

Skills

FCAW welding

GMAW (MIG)

SMAW (Stick)

GTAW (TIG)

Blueprint reading

Weld procedures

Inspection & QA

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS Certified Welder certification

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification

Vocational welding training or apprenticeship

Tools

Overhead cranes

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Ottenweller Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Expert Level Welder to fabricate and weld metal components per blueprint specifications. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a family-owned shop environment.

You will perform FCAW, GMAW (MIG), SMAW, and GTAW welding, read complex drawings, and ensure welds meet AWS D1.1 and customer standards. Strong manual dexterity and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.