Welder Fabricator

Automatic Handling Intl.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Safety glasses reimbursement

Tool purchase program

Job summary

Automatic Handling International, Inc. seeks an experienced welder to fabricate large structures for custom machines. You will prepare steel, interpret blueprints, drill and tap holes, and weld with precision to produce high‑quality assemblies.

Requirements include 2+ years of welding, math proficiency, tool ownership, and ability to weld in 1G position. Expect a clean shop, team problem‑solving, and a competitive compensation package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years welding experience.
• Strong math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Proficient with Windows PCs.
• Own basic hand tools and welder gear.
• Able to weld in 1G position manually.
• Compensation based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMAW (Mig).
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate jig saw, belt sander, band saw, and various other power tools.
• Operate a 4.5- and 7-inch angle grinder.
• Operate Matobo cut-off wheel.
• Operate 5- and 10-ton overhead cranes and other industrial equipment.
• Perform oxy-fuel cutting and plasma torching.
• Identify potential problems with designs and work with engineers to find a solution
• Clean work area at end of shift

Skills

Math skills

Read blueprints

1G welding

Windows PC experience

Tools

Welder tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Description

Automatic Handling International, Inc. has been supplying the Global Fortune 500 Consumer Products Manufacturing Industry as a worldwide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of custom and patented handling and packaging systems since 1972.

Summary

In this position, you will be challenged to fabricate large structures for custom machines. To do that you will need to prepare steel for welding, follow the blueprint to prepare the layout, drill and tap holes, and create a masterpiece using precision welds.

Job Functions

• Perform GMAW (Mig)
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Operate jig saw, belt sander, band saw, and various other power tools.
• Operate a 4.5- and 7-inch angle grinder.
• Operate Matobo cut-off wheel.
• Operate 5- and 10-ton overhead cranes and other industrial equipment.
• Perform oxy-fuel cutting and plasma torching.
• Identify potential problems with designs and work with engineers to find a solution
• Clean work area at end of shift

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 years working experience
• Proficient of fractions and decimals
• Able to use Windows PC
• Own welpers, combination square, framing square, tape measure, welding hood, and basic hand tools
• Must be able to weld in the 1G position using a manual welding process.
• Pay commensurate with experience

Work Environment

• Clean shop with large workspaces
• Full canteen and lockers
• Team approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• Prescription safety glasses and safety boot reimbursement program
• Personal tool purchase program through payroll deduction