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Overview

We are looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our manufacturing team, performing stainless-steel fabrication and MIG/TIG welding on light-gauge stainless-steel components. This hands-on position requires attention to detail and teamwork to produce high-quality parts that meet specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG and TIG welding on thin-gauge stainless steel.
  • Fabricate and assemble stainless-steel components according to engineering drawings and work instructions.
  • Interpret mechanical blueprints, weld symbols, and shop routings.
  • Produce sanitary welds that meet USDA requirements.
  • Set up and operate conventional fabrication and finishing equipment.
  • Grind, blend, blast, and polish welds using hand and power tools.
  • Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to safely move materials.
  • Support various welding functions and work areas based on production needs.
  • Meet established quality, productivity, and workmanship standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and operating standards.
  • Participate in cross-training and support other areas of the department as needed.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED or at least 2 years of experience in a similar welding/fabrication role.
  • Experience with MIG and TIG welding, preferably on thin-gauge stainless steel.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
  • Experience producing sanitary welds is strongly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to safely use hand tools and fabrication equipment.
  • Ability to work within established production standards.
  • Preferred: Associate degree or technical training in Welding Technology.
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How this job compares in Sandusky, OH

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Ohio currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$30/hr across 135 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 Sandusky, OH

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Sandusky, 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 241 other active welding openings from 169 employers. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

The most active employers in Ohio at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (7), TP Mechanical (5), and Phillips Tank & Structure (5). 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 $28/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 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.

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