Welder - Hunt Valve

Fairbanks Morse; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse in Salem, Ohio is seeking a skilled Welder to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of welding experience and be proficient in various welding processes including GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and PAW.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401k retirement plan with employer match, in addition to paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years welding experience in a shop environment.
• Experience with various base metals and welding processes.
• MSSC CPT or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks according to the company's training program.
• Complete Performance Qualification Testing & Certification.
• Read and interpret detailed procedures/blueprints.

Skills

Welding processes (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, PAW)

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Hunt Valve Co, 1913 E State Street, Salem, Ohio, United States of America

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 defense contractor.

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 of NAVSEA 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, aluminum‑bronze and aluminum.

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.

Benefits:

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, and a 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