Alta Equipment Group

Overview

Join one of the largest equipment dealerships in North America as a Shop Welder in Northwood, OH. This role is essential to our metal fabrication team, requiring hands-on experience in welding and fabricating metal components while ensuring quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication instructions.
• Accurately measure, mark, lay out, cut, fit, tack, and weld metal components.
• Fabricate weldments according to drawings, specifications, and required dimensions.
• Perform MIG and Stick welding on various metal components and assemblies.
• Use measuring tools accurately to ensure precision.
• Identify potential fabrication, fit-up, or dimensional issues before completing weldments.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from management and engineering personnel.
• Operate common fabrication equipment and hand tools safely.
• Perform grinding, cutting, drilling, and other finishing operations as required.
• Inspect completed work for proper dimensions, fit, appearance, and overall quality.
• Make necessary adjustments or corrections to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate effectively regarding questions, problems, or material concerns.
• Complete assigned work in a timely manner while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in welding and/or metal fabrication.
• Demonstrated experience with MIG welding.
• Demonstrated experience with Stick/Arc welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Experience fabricating, fitting, and welding metal weldments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and improve fabrication and welding skills.
• Experience working in a production metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminum.
• Experience with Flux-Core welding (FCAW).
• Experience operating fabrication equipment like saws and plasma cutters.
• Familiarity with welding procedures and quality requirements.
• Ability to perform basic visual weld inspections.
• Previous experience working from engineered drawings or customer-specific designs.
• Formal welding training or certifications.
• Previous experience with overhead crane or material-handling equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO