Welder - American Fan

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

American Fan in Fairfield, OH is seeking a Welder to join a skilled shop team. You will read shop drawings and weld using MIG and TIG on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, following precise measurements.

You will set up equipment, maintain quality, and work with supervision to ensure parts meet drawings. Navy Welder certification is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are valued as we deliver high-quality air movement products.

Qualifications

• High School or Trade School preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring devices.
• Weld (MIG & TIG) mild steel, 304 & 316SS, aluminum.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Certified Navy Welder per Company Qualification Matrix.

Responsibilities

• Fits, tacks, welds mild carbon steel, 304 & 316SS and aluminum.
• Assembles using MIG and TIG equipment and plasma torch.
• Process parts per shop drawings with correct equipment.
• Produce quality parts safely and efficiently with minimal spatter.
• Maintain good housekeeping and report equipment issues.
• Accurate clerical processing of time sheets, scrap reports, etc.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measuring devices

MIG welding

TIG welding

Weld to 304/316SS

Weld aluminum

Independently work

Safety conscious

Hand tools

Navy Welder cert

Education

High School/Trade School

Job description

American Fan

American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Description

Job Title:

Welder

Date:

September 2026

Reports To:

Weld Lead

Summary

American Fan has an opportunity for a Welder based in our Fairfield, OH facility. In this role, you will be responsible for working with your team and manager to ensure parts are processed according to shop drawings using appropriate welding and measurement equipment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and be able to develop binding relationships across all functional areas within the organization, as well with customers and vendors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Fits, tacks, welds mild carbon steel, 304 & 316SS and aluminum
• Assembles utilizing MIG and TIG Welding equipment as well as a plasma torch
• Process parts according to shop drawings using appropriate welding and measurement
• equipment on which they are qualified with minimum supervision.
• Produce quality parts in a safe and efficient manner with minimal to no spatter.
• Minimizing scrap.
• Good housekeeping of equipment and area adjacent to machines to which they use or are assigned, daily.
• Report to Supervisor any malfunction, damage or need of repair to any equipment of which they become aware.
• Accurate and diligent processing of any clerical forms such as time sheets, scrap reports, etc.
• Use required safety equipment and apparel.
• Passes Navy Tech Pub exam and welds according to standard

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High School / Trade School preferred
• Minimum 2 years
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring devices
• Ability to Weld (MIG & TIG) mild steel, 304 & 316SS, aluminum
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow directions, safety conscience
• Ability to use hand tools
• Certified to be a Navy Welder as per Company Qualification Matrix

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.