Job Description
Welder / Fabricator
Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Mon-Fri 7a-3: 30p
Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Fairfield, Ohio thats expanding its Manufacturing team.
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to fabricate, assemble, weld, and repair structural steel and sheet metal components for a variety of custom manufacturing projects. This hands-on role requires experience with multiple welding processes, blueprint interpretation, metal fabrication equipment, and quality workmanship. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, safety-conscious, and capable of taking projects from layout through final weld while maintaining high quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Welding & Fabrication
Perform MIG, TIG, and FCAW welding on structural steel, sheet metal, and various metal alloys.
Fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair metal components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
Set up and fit parts for welding using hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures.
Lay out projects from start to finish, including material preparation, cutting, fitting, and final welding.
Repair cracked or damaged metal components as required.
Cut metal using oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other cutting equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications.
Operate fabrication equipment including drill presses, punch presses, grinders, beveling machines, spot welders, flangers, lathes, and other shop equipment.
Perform fabrication and assembly of standardized sheet metal and structural steel products.
Maintain compliance with applicable ASME, AWS, and company quality standards.
Complete work in accordance with production schedules and customer quality requirements.
Inspect completed welds and fabricated components to ensure compliance with specifications.
Follow company procedures, work instructions, and ISO quality standards.
Handle materials properly to minimize waste and maintain product integrity.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, safety, and cost.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Properly maintain personal tools and company equipment.
Participate in cross-training and support other production functions as needed.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and production team members regarding project status and production priorities.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited welding program or a minimum of 5 years of documented welding/fabrication experience.
Experience with MIG, TIG, and FCAW welding processes.
Ability to obtain or maintain AWS and/or ASME welding certifications.
Strong blueprint reading and welding symbol interpretation skills.
Experience operating fabrication and machine shop equipment.
Ability to fabricate projects independently from layout through final assembly.
Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and structural steel fabrication techniques.
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Good verbal communication skills.
Understanding of ISO quality systems and manufacturing documentation is preferred.
Experienced welder/fabricator who takes pride in producing high-quality craftsmanship.
Self-motivated professional capable of managing projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.
Safety-focused individual committed to following quality standards and company procedures.
Team player who is flexible, dependable, and willing to support multiple production functions.
Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to improve processes, quality, and productivity.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials.
Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
Strong manual dexterity and ability to work with precision tools.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with temperature variations, welding operations, and other industrial conditions.
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fairfield, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | http://www.trakcincy.com/ |
About Company
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.