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Job Description

Overview

Step into a hands-on role as an Aluminum MIG/TIG Fabrication Welder at Ericson Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1918, dedicated to designing and building temporary power, lighting, and safety electrical products for safer jobsites across North America.

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced welding techniques and best practices to meet print requirements.
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbols with accuracy.
  • Select and use correct wire/filler for various steel alloys, aluminum, and select exotic materials.
  • Set up fixtures and establish appropriate parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
  • Perform finish grinding using manual and power tools; clean/prep parts for assembly.
  • Clamp, tack, heat-bend, bolt, and grind parts to meet technical requirements.
  • Operate accessory equipment; perform GTAW/GMAW/FCAW/PAW and related processes.
  • Control fit-up, heating, and welding to minimize distortion, expansion, overheating, and shrinkage.
  • Inspect completed work and compare to samples/specifications for quality compliance.
  • Prepare and set up tools/equipment (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, and related welding equipment).
  • Arrange welded components for assembly using squares, calipers, and rulers.
  • Maintain welding equipment; assist with fixturing design and production repairs.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3–5 years of hands-on welding experience, with emphasis on aluminum MIG and TIG.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and complete each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Read and understand electrical/mechanical blueprints, production/assembly instructions, parts lists, and notes.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor issues as they arise.
  • Preferred: AWS D1.2 aluminum certification (or equivalent). Must be willing to obtain if not currently held.

Additional Information

  • Primary shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon–Thu), four 10-hour days.
  • Expect overtime opportunities based on demand—often on Fridays.
  • Alternative shift options: 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Mon–Thu) or 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mon–Thu).
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How this job compares in Willoughby, 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 $24–$32/hr across 116 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 Willoughby, OH

Willoughby, 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 189 other active welding openings from 120 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

Ericson Manufacturing 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. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, 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.

See all MIG aluminum welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Aluminum MIG/TIG Fabrication Welder (Production) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.