Welder - American Fan

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Fairfield, OH is seeking a Welder to join our shop team. You will read blueprints, set up and weld using MIG and TIG on carbon steel, stainless and aluminum, and ensure parts meet shop drawings with proper measurement tools.

A Navy Welder qualification or ability to obtain it is preferred; candidates should work independently, maintain safety standards, and support continuous improvement across the manufacture of air movement products.

Qualifications

• High School / Trade School preferred.
• Minimum 2 years welding experience.
• Able to read blueprints and use measuring devices.
• Weld MIG & TIG on carbon steel, 304/316SS, aluminum.
• Work independently and follow directions with safety in mind.
• Able to use hand tools and maintain quality work.

Responsibilities

• Fits, tacks, welds mild carbon steel, 304 & 316SS and aluminum.
• Assembles using MIG and TIG welding equipment and plasma torch.
• Process parts per shop drawings with proper measurement.
• Produce quality parts safely and efficiently with minimal spatter.
• Maintain good housekeeping and report equipment issues.
• Follow safety equipment procedures and pass Navy Pub exams.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

TIG welding

Independence

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Education

High School / Trade School

Minimum 2 years experience

Job description

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 technicalleadership. 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 movementproducts for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group ofknowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a

very high level of customer service.

Job Description

Job Title: Welder Date: September2026

Reports To: Weld Lead

Summary

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

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.