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Overview

The Field Welder position at TP Mechanical Contractors involves Tig welding and pipefitting at various job sites. The role requires effective communication and professionalism while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Tig welding in the Fab Shop.
  • Assists with the layout of work projects.
  • Follows all OSHA and TP Mechanical Contractors standards for safety.
  • Keeps equipment in good working order and ensures proper maintenance is performed.
  • Keeps work area clear of unnecessary clutter and performs routine clean-up as needed.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Tig welding experience.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to use weld pipe positioner.
  • Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of all hand and power tools.
  • Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to pass a pipe test (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW).
  • High School or GED equivalent.
  • Trade School is a plus.
  • Valid Drivers License.
  • OSHA 10 certification.

Additional Information

  • Location: Dayton, OH.
  • Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs.
  • Able to perform shift work if needed.
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How this job compares in Dayton, 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 $22–$30/hr across 141 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 Dayton, OH

Dayton, 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 246 other active welding openings from 163 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

TP Mechanical currently has 7 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 (8), TP Mechanical (7), and Kadant Black Clawson LLC (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, TIG, and Stick 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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