Welder - 2nd Shift

Chalfant Manufacturing
  • Avon, Ohio
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Welder – 2nd Shift
     
    Who We Are: Chalfant, a division of the OBO Bettermann Group, is a trusted leader in high-quality cable tray and cable management systems—all proudly made in the USA. With over 70 years of industry expertise, we combine innovation, craftsmanship, and customer focus to deliver solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. At Chalfant, we're not just building products—we’re building a better future for our customers, our communities, and our team.
     
    Job Summary/Purpose: The Welder is responsible for performing MIG welding operations to fabricate and assemble metal components used in cable tray systems. This includes reading blueprints, preparing materials, and executing high-quality welds that meet company and industry standards. The welder must be capable of setting up equipment, performing manual layout and prep work, and ensuring all weldments meet dimensional and quality requirements.
     
    Key Responsibilities/Duties:
    • Set up and operate MIG welding equipment using prescribed methods and procedures to weld parts within acceptable standards.
    • Build weldments through manual layout and manual surface preparation process when required.
    • Read and interpret welding blueprints, work orders and welding symbols.
    • Position parts to be joined using fixtures, clamps and other holding or positioning devices.
    • Use required measuring instruments and gauges to verify that parts meet dimensional and quality specifications.
    • Perform post-weld clean-up, including grinding, polishing and finishing.
    • Identify and correct welding defects or inconsistencies.
    • Maintain welding equipment and report any malfunctions or maintenance needs.
    • Set up straight section jigs as to width of tray and rung spacing.
    • Weld all basic types of ladder-type tray.
    • Set up welding guns for both steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts.
    • Maintain quality and production standards.
    • Communicate all malfunctions of equipment and errors.
    • Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain a clean, organized work area.
     
    Required Qualifications/Experience:
     
    Preferred Qualification:
    • Certification in welding or completion of a welding training program.
    • Experience in TIG welding is a plus.
     
    Competencies/Skills:
    • Attention to detail
    • Team collaboration
    • Problem solving
    • Adaptability
     
    Technology and Equipment:
    • Basic computer literacy
    • Ability to document
     
    Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
    • Exposure to noise, dust and metal particles.
    • Conditions may be hot or cold depending on season and machinery.
    • Ability to lift, bend and stand for extended periods of time.
    • Personal Protective Equipment is required based on area/machine/job.
    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAvon, Ohio

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Component Assemblyunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Grindingunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Polishingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Surface Preparation and Characterizationunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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