Welder - Entry Level - 2nd Shift

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Steel, a long‑standing leader in processed metal products, is seeking a skilled welder to read blueprints, perform quality fit ups, and support continuous improvement on the shop floor. This on‑site role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to operate related lifting devices and cranes as needed.

Working at Olympic Steel, you’ll contribute to high‑quality production, report maintenance issues promptly, and participate in team efforts to uphold our standards and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads and works from blueprints to perform welding
• Performs quality fit up for welding
• Reports all maintenance issues to supervision promptly
• Participates in independent objective auditing activities and supports continuous improvement
• Knowledge of crane operation and ancillary lifting devices
• Skilled at reading and understanding blueprints
• Ability to inspect material for quality conformance

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

• Reads and works from blueprints to perform welding
• Performs quality fit up for welding
• Reports all maintenance issues to supervision promptly
• Participates as requested for independent objective auditing activity and supports continuous improvement activities
• Knowledge of crane operation and ancillary lifting devices
• Skilled at reading and understanding blueprints
• Ability to inspect material for quality conformance

Education

• High School or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of welding experience

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

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