Welder

Catapult Federal Services; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services is seeking a Structural Welder for a 1st shift in Fairfield, Ohio. The role follows blueprint specifications to fabricate and weld parts per customer designs, ensuring strict quality and safety standards and contribute to steady production output.

The ideal candidate has welding experience in manufacturing, can read blueprints, and is willing to obtain AWS D1.1/D1.3 certifications.

Qualifications

• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Familiarity with welding tools and metalworking equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and established procedures.
• Ability to lift raw materials and components weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete a welding certification test during the interview process.
• Must be able to pass AWS D1.1 and D1.3 weld certifications within the first few weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprint specifications to weld and fabricate parts according to customer designs.
• Align, fit, and weld components to meet required specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, hand tools, and other metalworking equipment.
• Verify completed components meet design and quality requirements.
• Interpret and analyze drawings and schematics to fabricate components accurately.
• Maintain detailed production and quality records as required.
• Follow all established safety and quality procedures.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Work collaboratively with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality consciousness

Safety procedures

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Skilled Trades

Fairfield, OH Contract To Hire Aug 19, 2026

STRUCTURAL WELDER

Department:

Manufacturing / Fabrication

Location:

Fairfield, OH — On-site

Role Type:

Full-time, 1st Shift

About Our Client

This is an established metal manufacturing and fabrication operation supporting a wide range of industries, including construction, transportation, energy, and defense. The company is known for producing precision-welded components and assemblies to customer specifications, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Welders to join a 1st shift team in Fairfield, Ohio. In this role, the welder will follow blueprint specifications to fabricate and weld parts and components according to customer designs, ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards. The position plays a key role in the plant's production output, working collaboratively with other team members to keep projects moving efficiently and on schedule. This is a great fit for a welder who takes pride in precision work and wants steady, first-shift hours with a stable manufacturing employer.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow blueprint specifications to weld and fabricate parts according to customer designs
• Align, fit, and weld components to meet required specifications
• Set up and operate welding equipment, hand tools, and other metalworking equipment
• Verify completed components meet design and quality requirements
• Interpret and analyze drawings and schematics to fabricate components accurately
• Maintain detailed production and quality records as required
• Follow all established safety and quality procedures
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas
• Work collaboratively with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency

Required Experience/Skills

• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Familiarity with welding tools and metalworking equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow safe work practices and established procedures
• Ability to lift raw materials and components weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to successfully complete a welding certification test during the interview process
• Must be able to pass AWS D1.1 and D1.3 weld certifications within the first few weeks of employment

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous AWS certification

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Up to $40 per hour + benefits