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Overview

The 2nd Shift Stainless FAB Shop Welder position in Cincinnati, OH involves welding and fabricating stainless steel and other metals using various techniques. The role requires reading blueprints, operating welding machines, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to determine project requirements.
  • Weld and fabricate stainless steel and other metals using TIG and other welding techniques.
  • Cut, grind, fit, and assemble materials to precise measurements and tolerances.
  • Set up and operate welding machines, torches, grinders, and related shop equipment.
  • Inspect completed welds and assemblies to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project specifications.
  • Maintain proper documentation of welds, materials, and quality control checks.
  • Follow safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.
  • Assist with material handling, loading, and staging of fabricated components for delivery.
  • Collaborate with shop foreman, project managers, and field crews to meet deadlines and support project schedules.
  • Perform equipment maintenance and report issues with tools, machines, or materials.
  • Keep work area clear of unnecessary clutter and perform routine clean-up as needed.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year welding experience.
  • High School or GED equivalent.
  • Trade School a plus.
  • Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation is a plus.
  • Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to pass a pipe test (GTAW).
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
  • Familiarity with pipe welding and structural welding practices.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Ability to use hand tools, grinders, torches, plasma cutters, and fabrication shop machinery.
  • Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced shop environment.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Additional Information

  • Valid Drivers License required.
  • Able to perform shift work if needed.
  • Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs.
  • Physical ability to lift heavy materials, stand for long periods, and work in a shop environment.
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How this job compares in Cincinnati, OH

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Ohio currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$30/hr across 66 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 Cincinnati, OH

We're tracking 14 other active welding openings in Cincinnati, OH right now, from 10 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 128 other active welding openings from 84 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Cincinnati, or widen the search to Ohio.

TP Mechanical currently has 3 other openings 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 (6), Staffmark (5), and Pro Mechanical Services (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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.

See all stainless steel welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Similar openings near Cincinnati, OH

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. 2nd Shift Stainless FAB Shop Welder (Cincinnati, OH) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.