Welder - 1st Shift - L4

Dayton-Phoenix Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Phoenix Group in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Welder to assemble, weld and inspect fabricated assemblies. This role involves measuring, layout, copper bar rotor assembly and brazing, grinding and quality inspection.

Essential qualifications include welding setup experience, ability to read mechanical drawings and welding symbols, read a tape measure, basic shop math, and passing welding tests. The candidate must meet DPG weld qualification testing during probation.

Qualifications

• Welding setup experience and operation preferred
• Ability to read mechanical welding blueprints and welding symbols
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Basic shop math skills (decimals and fractions)
• Pass welding and brazing tests during probation
• Ability to produce high quality welds and brazed connections
• Ability to work in hot environment and wear welding safety gear

Responsibilities

• Assemble, weld and inspect fabricated assemblies and subassemblies
• Perform measuring, layout, copper bar rotor assembly and brazing, grinding and inspection
• Follow BOMs and process specifications as applicable
• Demonstrate capability to print as required and maintain accuracy of counts and part numbers during trial period
• Meet the company welding qualification testing requirements during probation

Job description

Dayton Phoenix Group, 1619 Kuntz Rd, Dayton, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The position of Welder will be responsible for the assembly, weld and inspection of various fabricated assemblies and subassemblies. Responsibilities include measuring, layout, welding, copper bar rotor assembly & brazing, grinding, and inspection.

Essential qualifications for this position include:

• Previous welding set-up and operation experience preferred
• Understand mechanical/welding blueprints and welding symbols
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to use hand tools and hand grinders as required
• Possess basic shop math skills for decimals and fractions
• Pass welding and brazing tests as required
• Able to produce high quality welds and brazed connections
• Ability to work in a hot environment, while wearing full-length pants and long sleeve shirts that are part of the welding uniform and safety equipment
• The candidate must pass DPG weld qualification testing during the probation period. This certification is required to retain the position. If unable to pass the test during the trial period, the candidate will be assigned to their previous position with their previous wage.

Non-essential qualifications for this position include:

• Follow BOM’s and process specifications
• Ability to life and handle up to 40 lbs
• Able to use overhead power cranes
• Is a certified forklift operator
• Is safety orientated and follows shop rules

DPG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DPG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates must demonstrate during the trial period, the ability to perform the above listed responsibilities while producing quality parts, to print, at the routed rate and in a safe manner while maintaining accuracy of counts, and part numbers. The progress of any candidates selected for this posting shall be evaluated during the trial period to assure that the job requirements are being met.

Dayton Phoenix Group, 1619 Kuntz Rd, Dayton, Ohio, United States of America