Welder/Fabricator Job at Mid-State Industrial Maintenance, Van Wert, OH

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  • Mid-State Industrial Maintenance
  • Van Wert, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Welder/Fabricator to cut and join metals and other materials at our facilities or construction sites. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metals and their properties is essential.

Essential Duties

  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications.
  • Cut material with powered saws to match measurements.
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
  • Align components using calipers, rulers, etc. and clamp pieces
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
  • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
  • Routinely rig and handle parts weighing up to 40,000 lbs.
  • Routinely transport parts utilizing forklifts, overhead cranes, jib cranes etc.
  • Properly sign-out and account for tooling and consumables
  • Obtain QC approval at noted hold points
  • Provide feedback to estimators regarding quotes, budgets etc.
  • Assist with shop improvement activities
  • Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Proven experience as a welder
  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA, etc.)
  • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, etc.)
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
  • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves, etc.)
  • Deftness and attention to detail
  • Employee must be dependable and capable of frequently working long hours.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
  • Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Other Information

  • This is a non-exempt position.
  • This position reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor.
  • This position typically has no direct reports.
  • Mid-State is proud to offer benefits to all of its full-time employees. Benefits available include Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k), Vacation, Holiday pay, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

  • Position is located at 1171 Grill Rd. Van Wert, Ohio.
  • This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday - Friday 6am to 2:30pm with some overnight work. Overtime is frequently required.
  • Working environment is often in harsh elements (hot / humid and/or cold temperatures, rain, etc.) Industrial environments often have exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment / machinery, and other safety-sensitive hazards / risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others.
  • While performing the duties of this job, you will:
    • Occasionally perform physical activities that require use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping.
    • Occasionally use hands and arms in handling, moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Other physical requirements include:
    • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp or manipulate objects.
    • Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp or manipulate small objects.
    • Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
    • Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
    • Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
    • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet).
    • Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
    • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
    • Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
    • Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
    • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
    • Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 25 pounds.
    • Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
    • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
    • Auditory Attention - The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
    • Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
    • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
    • Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.
    • Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
    • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
    • Rate Control - The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
    • Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
    • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
    • Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
    • Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Mid-State maintains a firm commitment in providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Mid-State is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen and job-related employment physicals. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background check.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Mid-State participates in E-Verify. Go to -verify to learn more.

To learn more about Elmco Industrial Service visit our website at

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Holiday work, Full time, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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