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Trak Group

Welder

Location

Fairfield, OH

Wage

$48,608/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on September 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Fairfield, Ohio that’s expanding its Manufacturing team. We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our manufacturing team and fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components for a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG, TIG, and/or Flux Core welding on stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures and components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
  • Prepare materials and complete welds that meet quality and dimensional requirements.
  • Perform inspections of completed welds to verify structural integrity and workmanship.
  • Safely operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment to position materials.
  • Maintain welding equipment and tools in proper working condition.
  • Report equipment malfunctions and assist with routine maintenance as needed.
  • Collaborate with supervisors and production teams to meet production schedules and quality expectations.
  • Ensure all work complies with company quality standards and customer specifications.
  • Follow welding procedures, safety regulations, and company policies at all times.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Requirements

  • Proven experience with MIG, TIG, and/or Flux Core welding.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
  • Experience welding stainless steel, aluminum, and other fabrication materials.
  • Experience operating overhead cranes and material handling equipment.
  • Strong understanding of welding safety practices and quality standards.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • 100% In-Office | Monday - Thursday from 5:00 am - 3:30 pm. (overtime on Friday)

Benefits

401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Fairfield, OH

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 10% below the $26/hr median for welding jobs across Ohio, where the middle half runs $24–$32/hr across 112 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 25% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks 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 172 other active welding openings from 112 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

Trak Group currently has 2 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 TP Mechanical (8), Phillips Tank & Structure (5), and Aerotek (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 Columbus at $32/hr, Canton at $29/hr, and Cleveland at $26/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 Flux-Core 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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