Welder

Ridgecrest Ventures LLC; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two shifts

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Job summary

Kraft Werks in Medina, Ohio is seeking a Welder/Fabricator with 5+ years of welding experience to join our team. The role involves welding and fabricating per drawings, preparing surfaces, and following WPS.

Candidates must pass welding tests and a background check; experience with FCAW/GMAW and crane operation is preferred. We offer two shifts, competitive salary, and a benefits package with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience in fabrication environments.
• Able to weld with FCAW and GMAW in all positions; 90% FCAW.
• Must read and interpret drawings and weld symbols.
• Capable of torch/plasma cutting and grinding.
• Experience with overhead/jib cranes and forklifts preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment welding test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate parts per drawing requirements.
• Analyze drawings and plan welding sequence.
• Prepare metal surfaces for welding (grinding/cleaning).
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Position work in all angles; maintain weld quality.
• Maintain welding safety and a clean work area; operate cranes as needed.
• Keep co-workers informed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years welding

FCAW & GMAW

Read drawings

Torch & plasma cutting

Overhead/jib crane rigging

Welding safety

Crane/forklift operations

Tools

Cranes operation

Welding equipment

Job description

Kraft Werks is a privately owned company located in Medina, Ohio in need of an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team. We are looking for a hardworking professional who will be able to meet challenges and surpass customer expectations. Candidates shall have a background in welding/fabricating in accordance with AWS D1.1 welding codes. Candidates shall also be able to work on small, medium and large size weldments.

Welder Job Responsibilities

• Welding and fabricating of products to drawing requirements
• Analyze drawings and plan sequence of welding assignment
• Prepare metal surface for welding by grinding, solvent cleaning, wire brushing etc.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications requirements
• Operate manual and semi-automatic equipment in all positions
• Measure and mark parts using straightedge, tape measure, ruler etc.
• Maintain welding safety and risk free-work environment
• Safely operate forklifts and cranes
• Keep work area and welding equipment clean on daily basis
• Keep open communication with co-workers and management
• Perform all other duty assigned

Welder Skills/Requirements

• Five (5) plus years of welding experience
• Able to weld with FCAW, GMAW, processes in all positions. 90% of welding will be with FCAW.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting drawings and basic weld symbols
• Proficient at torch cutting, plasma cutting, grinding and air arc gouging
• Prior experience operating with overhead cranes, jib cranes and forklifts preferred. KWE Can train.
• MUST know overhead and jib crane rigging applications
• MUST have experience in General and Welding Safety
• MUST pass pre-employment welding test. Weld tests will consist of single pass, multi-pass FCAW & GMAW and potentially a 2G FCAW weld test.
• MUST pass pre-employment background and illegal substance drug screen.

Kraft Werks offers a competitive salary and benefits package, operates on two shifts and provides opportunities for additional training, professional growth and advancement. All candidates will be required to take a welding qualification test as part of the application / interview process.