Welder/Fabricator

janottaherner; New London (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Firelands Fabrication in New London, OH, seeks a Welder/Fabricator to join a manufacturing facility with modern equipment. Expect 6:00am–4:30pm shifts, four 10‑hour days, and occasional overtime. Works under Shop Supervisor and reports to JHI Group’s fabrication operations.

Candidate should have a HS diploma, proven welding experience, and the ability to read blueprints. GMAW, FCAW and SMAW skills are essential; crane/rigging knowledge is a plus. Join a team dedicated to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Welder in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proficient in GMAW, FCAW & Stick (SMAW) welding techniques.
• Ability to obtain necessary welding certification.
• Perform work to meet AISC standards.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints and welding symbols.
• Operating overhead cranes and rigging knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in work.
• Welding certification is a plus.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks using processes such as GMAW, FCAW and SMAW.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and engineering drawings.
• Cut, shape, and assemble metal components to create structures or products.
• Perform steel layout of secondary parts and holes.
• Tack welds all secondary parts to main steel member.
• Complete welding of all secondary pieces as required.
• Grind and wire wheel steel members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMAW

FCAW

SMAW

Blueprints

Overhead cranes

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Welder/ Fabricator

Company: Firelands Fabrication

Reports to: Shop Supervisor

FLSA: Hourly

Position Summary:

A Welder joins and shapes metal and other materials,and welds pieces of metal together.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform welding tasks using various processes such as GMAW, FCAW and stick (SMAW) welding.
2. Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and engineering drawings.
3. Cut, shape, and assemble metal components to create structures or products.
4. Perform all steel layout of secondary parts and holes.
5. Tack welds all secondary parts to main steel member.
6. Complete welding of all secondary pieces if required.
7. Grind and wire wheel steel members.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Welder in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proficient in GMAW, FCAW & Stick (SMAW) welding techniques.
• Ability to obtain necessary welding certification.
• Perform work to meet AISC standards.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints and welding symbols.
• operating overhead cranes and rigging knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in work.
• Welding certification is a plus.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor tasks.

Working Conditions:

The primary work location will be within a manufacturing facility equipped with modern machinery and tools. The facility is designed to provide a controlled environment for welding operations. General start and stop times vary depending on the project, but normally range from 6:00am-4:30pm, normally working four (4) 10-hour days. Occasional mandatory overtime is to be expected.

About the Company

JHI Group has two divisions, Janotta & Herner, and Firelands Fabrication.

Janotta & Herner is northern Ohio’s true design/build general contractor, headquarters in Monroeville Oh. Founded by an Architect and a Building Contractor in 1962, Janotta & Herner has embodied true Design Build Construction from the beginning. For more information, please navigate here.

Firelands Fabrication is a 72,000 SF steel fabrication shop located in New London, Oh. Firelands Fabrication is dedicated to meeting all our client’s structural and miscellaneous steel needs on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, please navigate here.

Benefits Overview:

JHI Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with match
• HSA, FSA & Dependent Care FSA