Welder - Hunt Valve

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Salem (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Salem, OH, is seeking an experienced Welder to support naval valve fabrication. The role requires hands-on welding across multiple processes, reading detailed drawings, and strict adherence to procedures and qualification testing.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of shop welding experience with carbon steel and stainless steel, and a commitment to quality and teamwork in a dynamic defence contractor environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years welding experience in a shop environment.
• Experience with a wide range of base metals and filler metals.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed procedures/blueprints.
• Capability to work with multiple welding processes: GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), PAW (Plasma), and semi‑automatic welds.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks per procedures and training program.
• Comply with welding qualifications and navy welding standards.
• Read and interpret drawings and procedures accurately.
• Work both independently and as part of a team and adapt to task changes.

Skills

Welding

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

MSSC CPT certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Welder Job Description

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Shift: 1st

Position Summary: Hunt Valve Company has been manufacturing shipboard valves for naval customers for decades. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a Welder. Hunt offers a unique working environment that allows a hands‑on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted defence contractor.

Welder Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in accordance with procedures and the company's training program.
• Individual must be capable of Performance Qualification Testing & Certification to our facility’s approved welding procedures used to fabricate valves for the Navy that meet the requirements ofNAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 & NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278.
• Applicant must be able to read and interpret detailed procedures/blueprints and use multiple welding processes. The welding processes may include GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), PAW (Plasma) and semi‑automatic machine autogenous welds. The thickness of fabrication welding ranges from 0.058” to 4”.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary in connection with the position.

Education

• High School Diploma (Preferred)

Experience

• Applicant must have a minimum of 3-5 years welding experience in a shop environment.
• Experience with a wide range of base metals, cladding, hard facing, dissimilar metal combinations and associated filler metals is required, such as carbon steel, alloy steels, stainless steel, Hastelloy, Inconel, Monel, Stellite, copper‑nickel, aluminium‑bronze and aluminium.

Required Skills

• MSSC CPT or similar certification preferred
• Proficient at reading and understanding drawings and procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to change tasks frequently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team

A qualified candidate may be asked to complete a weld test prior to hire.