Job Description

Overview

Upside Innovations, a SixAxis company, is a premier manufacturer of aluminum ramps, steps, canopies, covered walkways, and custom access products. We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team, responsible for performing high-quality welds on aluminum components while ensuring structural integrity and alignment with project specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding on aluminum components using appropriate welding techniques
  • Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to execute precise welds
  • Assemble and weld parts to meet quality and structural standards
  • Inspect finished welds for defects and ensure they meet quality and safety standards
  • Perform necessary adjustments and repairs to welds when required
  • Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment, ensuring it operates efficiently and safely
  • Perform routine checks and report malfunctions or issues
  • Follow all safety protocols, including wearing PPE and adhering to OSHA regulations
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace to prevent accidents
  • Communicate effectively to resolve issues and ensure project timelines are met

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; certification in welding is preferred
  • Proven experience as a MIG welder, specifically with aluminum
  • Ability to successfully complete a weld qualification test
  • Proficiency in welding techniques and equipment, including MIG welders
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical instructions
  • Knowledge of safety standards related to welding and fabrication
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for extended periods, lifting heavy materials, and working in various positions
  • Positive attitude and team player

How this job compares in West Chester, 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 $23–$31/hr across 101 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 West Chester, OH

West Chester, OH currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 168 other active welding openings from 105 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in West Chester, or widen the search to Ohio.

The most active employers in Ohio at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Kadant Black Clawson LLC (5), TP Mechanical (5), and Welding Shop in Cleveland, OH (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, Cincinnati at $25/hr, and Cleveland at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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