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Overview

RL Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented TIG Welder / GTAW Stainless Steel Welder to join our production team, known for producing engineered, high-quality equipment for critical client applications. The primary effort will be to support production of LM2500 enclosures for U.S. and foreign navies, requiring a strong focus on workmanship, weld quality, safety, inspection readiness, documentation, and adherence to approved procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Support production of LM2500 enclosures for U.S. and foreign navies.
  • Focus on workmanship and weld quality.
  • Ensure safety and inspection readiness.
  • Maintain proper documentation.
  • Follow approved procedures and project requirements.

Requirements

  • Experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on stainless steel materials.
  • Ability to complete required classroom training.
  • Pass a written exam.
  • Pass a hands-on GTAW weld qualification test.
  • Current or future qualification requirements may include NAVSEA Welder, NAVSEA Level 1 NDT Operator, and NAVSEA Level 2 NDT Inspector.

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How this job compares in Fairfield, 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 143 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 Fairfield, OH

Fairfield, OH is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 241 other active welding openings from 179 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

R L Industries, Inc. 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 (9), 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 Aurora at $32/hr, Columbus at $30/hr, and Canton at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • NAVSEA — the Naval Sea Systems Command welding standards used on US Navy shipbuilding and repair. Qualification is yard-specific and typically comes with a background check.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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