Job Description

Job Description

Earn a $1000 bonus! This role qualifies for a $1000 Hiring Bonus if you are hired and start working by September 30, 2026. Depending on the position and meeting eligibility requirements, the bonus is paid after 90 days of employment.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented 2nd Shift Manual Welder to join our team. You will be responsible for performing high-quality MIG and/or TIG welding on steel and stainless steel components. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read complex blueprints, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

2nd Shift Schedule: 3pm - 11pm

Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.20*

Additional 10% differential for 2nd Shift

Includes shift differential for 2nd Shift

Benefits include pay-on-demand via the Rain app, semi-annual bonuses, The Revolution Fund, an onsite gym with free group classes, healthcare, 401k, and more. Responsibilities

Perform MIG and TIG operations on various metal components, ensuring all welds meet structural and aesthetic specifications Interpret engineering drawings, technical blueprints, and weld symbols to determine project requirements Conduct thorough visual inspections and use precision measuring tools (calipers, squares, tape measures) to ensure parts meet tolerances Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and maintain a clean, organized workstation Meet or exceed daily production quotas while minimizing scrap and rework

Qualifications

Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in MIG and/or TIG welding, specifically working with steel and/or stainless steel in a production environment High School Diploma or GED equivalent Current welding certification (AWS or equivalent) is highly preferred Proficiency in identifying metal types, gauges, and various hardware components Must be able to stand for long periods and be capable of lifting up to 80 pounds regularly Candidates must successfully pass a hands-on welding test as part of the interview process Requirement to wear all mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a welding helmet, gloves, and steel-toed boots

Rogue Fitness is a Drug Free Workplace. A 10-panel drug screen (including marijuana) and pre-employment background check are required.

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How this job compares in Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH currently has 8 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 7 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 236 other active welding openings from 176 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Columbus, or widen the search to Ohio.

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. Columbus is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG 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.

Similar openings near Columbus, OH

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