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Overview

Feldkamp Mechanical, part of Kelso Industries, is seeking an experienced Pipefitter/Welder to join their commercial mechanical field team, responsible for the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems for various commercial applications.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, install, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial piping systems.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, schematics, and isometric drawings.
  • Measure, cut, thread, groove, fit, and assemble piping and related components.
  • Weld carbon steel and stainless steel using SMAW, GTAW, and/or GMAW processes.
  • Install and set mechanical equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, air handlers, and associated piping.
  • Perform pressure testing and inspect completed systems for proper operation, quality, and code compliance.
  • Coordinate work with project supervisors and other trades to support project schedules.
  • Safely operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, and other job-site equipment.
  • Follow company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and applicable mechanical codes.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of commercial or industrial pipefitting experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated welding experience with carbon steel and/or stainless steel.
  • Ability to successfully pass a 6G weld certification test.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and isometric drawings.
  • Proficiency with pipefitting tools, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Ability to work at heights, operate lifts, and perform work in varying job-site conditions.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
  • Must provide appropriate personal hand tools for the trade.

Additional Information

  • Feldkamp Mechanical offers the opportunity to work on diverse commercial and industrial projects alongside experienced mechanical professionals.
  • The company values quality craftsmanship, safety, teamwork, and pride in doing the job right.
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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 in Cincinnati, OH currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $19–$30/hr across 8 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 23 other active welding openings in Cincinnati, OH right now, from 15 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 119 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.

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, 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.

See all pipefitter openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6G — a pipe test welded on a joint fixed at a 45-degree incline. Because the torch has to travel through flat, vertical, and overhead angles in a single pass, passing 6G qualifies you for every position on pipe — which is why it is the ticket that separates pipe welders from plate welders on pay.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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