Welder Federal Equipment Company

Fairbanks Morse; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Federal Equipment Co in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced welder to interpret blueprints, prepare parts, and execute high-quality welds across multiple metals. The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and adherence to QA procedures in a fast-paced shop environment.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of welding experience, including aluminum welding, and be proficient with GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a strong potential for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 5–7 years minimum welding experience.
• Proven experience in aluminum welding and other metal welding methods is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and quality manuals.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Cut and prepare workpieces using powered saws and hand tools.
• Perform welds with accuracy across various metals and positions.
• Ensure quality through hydrostatic, penetrant, visual, and dimensional inspections as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to QA procedures.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Dimensional measurement

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GMAW

GTAW

FCAW

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

Federal Equipment Co, 5298 River Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Essential Job Functions:

• Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
• Cuts workpiece, using powered saws and other manual tools.
• Prepares, lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Execute high-quality welds with precision and attention to detail.
• Apply welding techniques across different metals (Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using GMAW, GTAW and FCAW or other welding methods on metals including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Monel, Aluminum and Cu / Ni in flat, horizontal, overhead or vertical positions)
• Use various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Maintains equipment and performs basic repairs when needed.
• Inventories tools, parts, and supplies; contacts material handler if supplies are needed.
• Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required
• Supports quality requirements, including hydrostatic testing, penetrant testing, visual inspection, and dimensional checks.
• Adhere to compliance requirements, including welder qualifications and welding procedures.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with QA procedures and the company's training program.
• Adhere to company Malpractice & Ethics Policies.
• Cross trains on various positions in the department.
• Ability to train another employee.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed as stated on posted signs and in Company policy.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Ability to maintain production schedule.

Qualifications, Skills, and Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED
• 5-7 years minimum experience required.
• Proven experience in aluminum welding and other metal welding methods is required
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot minor in shop issues.
• Be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.
• Ability to use weld fillet gauges to ensure proper weld size and interpret tolerances.
• Must be able to identify and measure material using tape measure and calipers.
• Good motor coordination and manual dexterity
• Candidates should be familiar with and capable of using hand tools.
• Mechanical background a plus
• Strong attention to detail

NOFORN Security Requirement:

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled