Welder / Fabricator

Rust Belt Recruiting; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Middletown, OH facility is hiring a Fabrication Welder to join a tight-knit team. Responsibilities include pipe welding with TIG, MIG, and Subarc processes, reading blueprints, and selecting proper equipment to meet precise specifications.

Candidates should have 4–5 years welding experience or equivalent schooling, strong GD&T knowledge, and the ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch. Safety-first mindset and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years welding experience or equivalent advanced schooling.
• Strong blueprint reading including welding symbols and GD&T.
• Ability to read tape measure to 1/16".
• Proficiency with fabrication tools and equipment.
• Ownership of standard personal hand tools.
• Understanding of weld inspection and quality control methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe welding and fitting using GTAW (Tig), GMAW (Mig), and Subarc on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Read blueprints and drawings; take measurements to plan layouts and fabrication procedures.
• Set up components for welding according to specs; cut material with powered saws.
• Operate grinders to prepare parts; align components with precision tools.
• Weld components in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces for flaws; maintain equipment in safe condition.

Skills

GTAW (Tig) welding

GMAW (Mig) welding

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Welding inspection

Team collaboration

Heavy lifting

Education

4–5 years welding experience or advanced technical schooling

Tools

Band saws

Cutoff wheels

Grinders

Drill presses

Hydraulic presses

Belt sanders

Job description

Title: Fabrication Welder
Shift: First Shift
Salary: $30–34/hr (Dependent on experience)

Who We Are:

Our client is an established fabrication facility located in the Middletown, Ohio area, operating a close-knit small scaled workshop with a dedicated team of 10-20 employees. They are rapidly growing due to a massive surge in sales and project demands. To meet this momentum, they are expanding their production team with skilled fabrication experts who can hit the ground running.

Fabrication Welder Role:

The Fabrication Welder performs high-level pipe welding, fitting, and component assembly to meet strict engineering specifications. This role exists to support scaling production demands and ensure high-quality, precise fabrication within a collaborative facility.

Fabrication Welder Responsibilities:

• Perform pipe welding and fitting using GTAW (Tig), GMAW (Mig), and Submerged Arc (Subarc) processes on carbon steel, stainless steels, and aluminum
• Read blueprints and drawings and take measurements to plan layouts and fabrication procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on assigned job orders
• Set up components for welding according to technical specifications, including cutting material with powered saws
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding
• Align components using calipers, rulers, and other precision tools before clamping pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover potential flaws
• Maintain fabrication and welding equipment in a safe and optimal operational condition

Fabrication Welder Reporting Relationships:

Candidates will report directly to the General Manager and will not have any direct reports

About You:

• Possess 4-5 years of professional welding experience or equivalent advanced technical schooling, with a senior-level capability to hit the ground running
• Demonstrate strong blueprint reading capabilities, including a solid understanding of dimensional symbols, welding symbols, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Read a tape measure accurately down to 1/16”
• Show proficiency with fabrication tools and equipment, including band saws, cutoff wheels, grinders, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and belt sanders
• Maintain ownership of standard personal hand tools required for daily fabrication tasks
• Exhibit a strong understanding of weld inspection methods and quality control techniques
• Operate forklifts safely within a manufacturing environment
• Communicate effectively through clear oral and written skills while collaborating within a small, dedicated environment
• Manage the physical demands of the role, including required heavy lifting

Next Steps:

If you are detail-oriented, technically skilled, and thrive in a collaborative engineering environment, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands & Working Conditions