Senior Welder

Alloy Engineering Company; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

100% Employee Owned company

Shift differential $2.00/hour

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits

Job summary

Alloy Engineering, Berea, OH, is seeking a seasoned Senior Welder/Fabricator with advanced MIG and TIG welding skills to join our fabrication team. This not an entry-level role and requires at least 8 years of hands-on welding and fabrication experience reading blueprints and performing shop math.

You will weld stainless steel and exotic metals, fit and fabricate components, and ensure high-quality welds. On-site with sign-on bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Advanced hands-on MIG and TIG welding skills.
• Experience welding stainless steel and/or exotic metals.
• Ability to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, dimensions, and weld symbols.
• Strong shop math, fitting and fabrication skills.
• Independent work from blueprint to final fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and exotic metals.
• Fit, fabricate, weld, and assemble components per specifications.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and weld symbols.
• Use advanced shop math for dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up welding equipment and select correct settings.
• Inspect welds for quality and tolerances.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Fabrication

Precision measurement

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Plasma cutting equipment

Job description

Description

Senior Welder / Fabricator

Alloy Engineering , Berea, OH

Pay: $28.00-$40.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000, payable after 90 days of employment

Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Overtime Available

Shift: Opportunities available on either shift

Alloy Engineering, a 100% employee-owned company, is looking for an experienced Senior Welder / Fabricator with advanced MIG and TIG welding skills to join our fabrication team.

This is not an entry-level welding position. We are looking for skilled welders with at least 8 years of hands-on welding and fabrication experience who can independently read blueprints, perform advanced shop math, fit and fabricate components, and produce high-quality welds.

Candidates must have experience welding stainless steel and/or exotic metals and be comfortable working on complex fabrication projects.

What You'll Do

• Perform advanced MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and/or exotic metals.


• Fit, fabricate, weld, and assemble components according to specifications.


• Independently read and interpret complex blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.


• Use advanced shop math, including fractions, decimals, measurements, angles, and dimensional calculations.


• Set up welding equipment and determine appropriate settings for the material and application.


• Use calipers, micrometers, tape measures, squares, and other precision measuring tools.


• Perform accurate fit-up and verify dimensions and tolerances before and after welding.


• Use fabrication equipment, hand and power tools, and plasma cutting equipment as required.


• Inspect completed work for weld quality, dimensional accuracy, fit, and workmanship.


• Troubleshoot fabrication and welding issues and make adjustments as needed.


• Safely operate cranes and material-handling equipment as required.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.


• Take ownership of projects and consistently deliver quality work.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.


• Advanced hands-on experience with MIG and TIG welding.


• Experience welding stainless steel and/or exotic metals.


• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, dimensions, and weld symbols.


• Strong shop math skills.


• Strong fitting, layout, measurement, and fabrication skills.


• Ability to work independently from a blueprint through final fabrication.


• Experience using precision measuring instruments.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to consistently produce high-quality welds and fabricated assemblies.


• Commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Weld & Math Test Required

All candidates are to complete an onsite weld test and written math test as part of the interview process. The assessments will help determine the candidate's demonstrated welding, fabrication, blueprint, measurement, and shop math skill level.

Hourly pay range will be based on experience and demonstrated skill level, including the results of the onsite assessments.

Compensation & Benefits

• $28-$40/hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level


• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of employment


• Quarterly bonuses


• Full benefits-Medical, dental, vision, 401k match


• 100% Employee Owned company


• $2.00/hour shift differential


• Overtime opportunities available


• Opportunity to work on challenging, custom fabrication projects

Adhere to our Core Values

Do Right Always!

Customer Centric Teamwork

Get it Done! Well and Timely

Drama Free Work Environment

Be Smart, Grow and Learn, Stay Smart

Physical Requirements: Sit, stand, climb stairs daily. Lift at least 50 pounds. Periods of stress may occur.

Who Will Be Successful Here?

This role is a strong fit for a seasoned welder/fabricator who can do more than make production welds. We're looking for someone who can read a complex print, calculate dimensions, plan the fabrication process, fit components, MIG/TIG weld stainless steel or exotic metals, verify the finished product, and take ownership of quality from start to finish.

Alloy Engineering is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, and supports second-chance hiring. All employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.