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Overview

The Field Welder position at TP Mechanical Contractors involves Tig welding and pipefitting at various job sites. Candidates should be able to read blueprints, communicate effectively, and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Tig welding in the Fab Shop.
  • Assists with the layout of work projects.
  • Follows all OSHA and TP Mechanical Contractors standards for safety.
  • Keeps equipment in good working order and ensures proper and timely maintenance is performed.
  • Keeps work area clear of unnecessary clutter and performs routine clean-up as needed.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Tig welding experience.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to use a weld pipe positioner.
  • Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of all hand and power tools.
  • Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to pass a pipe test (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW).
  • High School or GED equivalent.
  • Trade School is a plus.
  • Valid Drivers License.
  • OSHA 10 certification.

Additional Information

  • Location: Dayton, OH.
  • Must be able to perform shift work if needed.
  • Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs.
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How this job compares in Dayton, OH

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Ohio currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$30/hr across 142 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dayton, OH

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Dayton, OH, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 236 other active welding openings from 177 employers. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

TP Mechanical currently has 1 other opening live in Ohio, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Ohio at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (10), Staffmark (5), and Kadant Black Clawson LLC (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Ohio, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Columbus at $33/hr, Aurora at $32/hr, and Cleveland at $26/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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