Welder

Beneficial Talent Source; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Beneficial Talent Source is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to join our production team in Ohio. You will perform production welding, read blueprints, and set up machines for aluminum and other materials.

TIG weld aluminum, GMAW/MIG weld various materials, and perform flux-core welding in multiple orientations. Responsibilities include preparing materials, executing complex layouts, inspecting welds, and troubleshooting fit-up issues.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience setting up welding equipment for different materials.
• TIG welding experience with aluminum.
• Strong GMAW/MIG welding experience.
• Flux-core welding in horizontal and vertical positions.
• Ability to perform dimensional calculations and layouts.
• Proficiency with measuring equipment and weld quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform production welding following standard work and quality procedures.
• Read blueprints and welding specifications to guide work.
• Set up welding machines for different materials and applications.
• TIG weld aluminum and GMAW/MIG weld various materials.
• Perform flux-core welding in horizontal and vertical positions.
• Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, cleaning, and fitting metal.
• Carry out complex dimensional layouts, including fixtures-free work.
• Use tape measures, calipers, protractors, and laser levels for measurement.
• Inspect welds for defects and root-cause quality issues.
• Troubleshoot fit-up problems and suggest fixes.
• Assist with fixture design and grind welds as needed.

Skills

Welding/fabrication experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Protractors

Laser levels

Job description

Pay: $22–$33/hr, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time

This is not a basic welding position. The right person will be comfortable working with different materials and welding processes and will know how to recognize a bad weld, figure out why it happened, and correct it.

What You’ll Do

• Perform production welding while following standardized work and quality procedures
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications
• Set up welding machines for different materials and applications
• TIG weld aluminum
• GMAW/MIG weld various materials
• Perform flux-core welding in horizontal and vertical positions
• Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, cleaning, and fitting metal
• Perform complex dimensional layouts, including work completed without fixtures
• Use measuring equipment including tape measures, calipers, protractors, and laser levels
• Perform dimensional calculations to ensure parts are built accurately
• Inspect welds for defects such as porosity, undercut, and other quality issues
• Repair poor-quality welds and determine the root cause of welding problems
• Troubleshoot fit-up issues and recommend solutions
• Assist with fixture design for specific products
• Grind welds and blend corners as required
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding welding processes, quality issues, and potential improvements
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining production and quality standards

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of welding/fabrication experience
• Strong production welding and fabrication background
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience setting up welding equipment for different materials
• TIG welding experience with aluminum
• Strong GMAW/MIG welding experience
• Flux-core welding experience in both horizontal and vertical positions
• Ability to perform dimensional calculations and complex layouts
• Proficiency with common measuring equipment
• Strong understanding of weld quality and defect identification
• Ability to troubleshoot weld and fit-up problems and determine root causes
• Ability to consistently produce accurate, quality work without constant supervision
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

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