Welder-4

City of Lincoln; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

City of Lincoln Medina, Ohio is seeking a skilled Welder for full-time production work. The role requires standing, reading drawings, and various welding methods, with first shift from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Base pay is $25.00–$28.00 per hour plus comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and a 401(k) with company match. Minimum high school diploma and 3+ years welding experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: Welding certification or completion of a certified welding program.
• 3+ years welding experience in manufacturing or job shop.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols to plan welds.
• Regulate heat, select electrodes, and use appropriate welding methods.
• Provide potential training to others as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Welding Program certificate

Tools

GMAW equipment

SMAW/GTAW/GMAW/SAW welding methods

Job description

Overview

• Location: 691 WEST LIBERTY STREET, Medina, OH 44256, United States
• Base Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Job Category: W4
• Employee Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
• Required Degree: High school or equivalent
• Manage Others: No

Responsibilities

• Position material to be welded and apply hand-eye coordination to achieve the desired weld.
• Weld materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or other alloys using methods that may include gas welding, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas-metal arc welding (GMAW), or submerged arc welding (SAW).
• Perform work that may be short-run production or custom job shop work, with possible high-pressure and code welding or other work involving critical safety and load requirements or welds where appearance is critical.
• Regulate heat and feed and select electrodes, tips, and rods as needed.
• Work from complex specifications, drawings, prints, and welding symbols and may provide technical direction to others.

Qualifications

• Education & Training: High school or equivalent. Preferred: Certificate of completion from a Certified Welding Program.
• Knowledge & Experience: High-level understanding of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) standards; 3+ years of welding experience (work or trade school).
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to pass a high-level welding test/certification; experience in a cell-based manufacturing environment; ability to train others; strong problem-solving skills.

Summary of Duties

• Weld complex components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Interpret and use engineering drawings, blueprints, and sketches to plan, layout, and facilitate welding of components.
• Fabricate and fit complex components.
• Provide training to others and engage in problem-solving to meet production goals.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Physical demands: constant standing and walking on even concrete; frequent sitting, grasping, handling, crawling, and reaching (no more than 2/3 of the time); occasional lifting and carrying, pushing, and pulling (avg. up to 30–50 lbs; occasional >70 lbs with cranes or hydraulic lifts).
• Occasional exposure to hot temperatures.

Hours

• 1st shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Lunch: 30 minutes; two paid 15-minute breaks

Overtime

• With manager approval

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $25 - $28 per hour
• Vacation: up to 2 weeks per year (0–3 years); up to 3 weeks per year (3–6 years); up to 4 weeks per year (>6 years)
• Seven paid holidays and up to four paid floating holidays
• Health Insurance – three plans available
• Dental Insurance – 100% employee sponsored
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance – 100% employee sponsored
• Short-Term Disability – 100% company sponsored
• Long-Term Disability – 100% company sponsored
• Life Insurance – $25,000 company sponsored
• 401(k) with company match of 50 cents on the dollar up to 7%