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Welder (1st shift)

trak group

Batavia, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Blueprints, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Safety Standards, Team Player, Testing, Welding
LOCATION
Batavia, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Welder (1st shift)

Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Full-time

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Batavia, Ohio that’s expanding its Manufacturing team. 

Position Summary:
This role is responsible for performing high-quality welding on mild carbon and structural steel using MIG (GMAW) and flux-cored (FCAW) methods. The position requires the ability to work in multiple welding positions, interpret blueprints, and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards. A weld test is required to demonstrate technical ability and craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform welding using GMAW (MIG) and FCAW processes on carbon and structural steel

  • Weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, producing fillet and butt joints

  • Read and interpret blueprints, measurements, and work instructions to complete projects accurately

  • Use welding equipment and hand tools such as grinders, cut-off wheels, and magnetic drills

  • Conduct routine equipment checks to ensure proper operation

  • Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment

  • Assist with tasks in other departments as needed

  • Handle and move materials safely, including lifting up to 50 lbs

Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of hands-on welding experience using MIG or FCAW methods

  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure (assessment required)

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Good communication skills and reliable attendance

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Completion of a welding trade school program

Weld Test Requirements:

  • Completion of a written welding knowledge test

  • Hands-on weld test to evaluate skill level

5-Gallon Weld Test Tank Criteria:

  • Constructed from 10-gauge steel with a ¼”top sheet

  • MIG welding using .035 hard wire

  • Welds must be fully sealed, consistent, and visually acceptable

  • Tank will be pressure tested at 3 PSI using soap and water

  • Maximum of 5 leaks allowed to pass

  • Test must be completed within 1 hour


If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.

About the Company

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trak group

trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.

Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1972
WEBSITE
http://www.trakcincy.com/

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