Welder / Fabricator - 1st Shift

Northern Manufacturing Co.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Pay

Flexible schedules

Long-term employment

Project variety

Job summary

Northern Manufacturing Co. in Oak Harbor, OH seeks skilled welders to read blueprints, weld to tight tolerances, and produce high‑quality joints. Work includes MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, with 50 lb lifts and varied thicknesses.

We offer overtime pay, flexible schedules after the introductory period, and long‑term employment with steady growth. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to interpret 3D CAD drawings, and demonstrate attention to

Qualifications

• Heat input and distortion control.
• Ability to problem solve and develop smart build strategies.
• GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding on various materials.
• Weld inspection and proper defect repair.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand customer drawings, weld symbols, and tolerances.
• Hold linear dimensions, squareness, and flatness within tolerances.
• Produce welds of the correct size and shape with few defects.

Skills

Heat input/distortion

Problem solving

TIG welding

MIG welding

Weld inspection

Job description

Northern Manufacturing is a custom metal fabrication company located in Oak Harbor, Ohio. We manufacture complex, custom-fabricated products for customers across a variety of industries. Our work varies from one job to the next, giving our employees the opportunity to work on challenging projects and continually build their skills.

Build some of the most unique and interesting products in the world. Our fabricators excel at stainless steel build strategies allowing us to fabricate to very tight tolerances. Our reputation for quality and our unique capabilities allow us to serve customers from across the world.

Recommended Areas of Knowledge and/or Skill

• Understanding of heat input and distortion control
• Ability to problem solve and develop smart build strategies with little outside input
• GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding on various materials
• Weld inspection and proper defect repair

Responsibility

• Read and understand customer drawings, weld symbols, and tolerances
• Hold linear dimensions, squareness, and flatness within tolerances
• Produce welds of the correct size and shape with few defects

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a MIG and/or TIG welder preferred
• Proficient with welding in all positions preferred
• Proficient with various types of material, ex: stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum
• Proficient with various metal thicknesses, ranging from 30ga to more than 1” thick plate
• Willingness to learn and develop welding and fabrication skills
• Ability to read/learn to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to interpret/learn to interpret 3D CAD drawings
• Strong attention to detail and high quality standards
• Self- motivated and able to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb ladders and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer

Join our team of 50 welders building unique products every day!

• Huge project variety - hard to get bored.
• Diverse customers rarely slow down at the same time.
• Long term employment with history of steady growth
• Overtime Pay
• Flexible work schedules after introductory period

At Northern Manufacturing Co., we’re committed to building a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. As part of our hiring process, all final candidates are required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening. These checks may include verification of employment and education history, criminal records, and other job-related information. Background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and only with the candidate’s written consent.

Northern Manufacturing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.222-26 – Equal Opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you!

The pay range for this role is:

24 - 30 USD per hour (Northern Manufacturing Co. )