Job Description

Overview

Mid-State Sales is a family-owned company established in 1969, seeking an experienced TIG Welder to join their ISO 9001-certified production facility. The role involves manufacturing hydraulic fluid conveyance products with a focus on quality workmanship and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • TIG weld hydraulic fluid conveyance components, including carbon steel tubing and end connections, as well as stainless steel and aluminum products.
  • Set up and operate Miller welding equipment for the material and application.
  • Produce consistent, high-quality welds for products used in high-pressure service.
  • Perform silver brazing, preparatory cleaning, and post-process braze scale removal.
  • Assist with occasional in-house fabrication and repair work.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safe work practices.

Requirements

  • Previous TIG welding experience and confidence in your welding skills.
  • A strong understanding of TIG techniques, machine setup, and process requirements.
  • A quality-conscious mindset and close attention to detail.
  • A dependable work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • Pride in producing work that meets demanding performance requirements.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Dental

Additional Information

  • Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  • Located in Columbus, Ohio.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO
Vision
401k
Dental

How this job compares in Columbus, OH

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Columbus, OH currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$32/hr across 13 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 Columbus, OH

We're tracking 16 other active welding openings in Columbus, OH right now, from 11 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 189 other active welding openings from 120 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Columbus, or widen the search to Ohio.

Mid-State "Fluid Transfer Products" 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 TP Mechanical (9), 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 $30/hr, Canton at $29/hr, and Cleveland at $26/hr. Columbus is among them.

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.

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