Welder - American Fan

Welder

American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications.

Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Title:

Welder Date:
May 2026

Reports To:

Weld Lead

Summary

American Fan has an opportunity for a welder based in our Fairfield, OH facility. In this role, you will be responsible for working with your team and manager to ensure parts are processed according to shop drawings using appropriate welding and measurement equipment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and be able to develop binding relationships across all functional areas within the organization, as well with customers and vendors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Fits, tacks, welds mild carbon steel, 304 & 316SS and aluminum
• Assembles utilizing MIG and TIG welding equipment as well as a plasma torch
• Processes parts according to shop drawings using appropriate welding and measurement equipment on which they are qualified with minimum supervision.
• Produces quality parts in a safe and efficient manner with minimal to no spatter.
• Minimizes scrap.
• Maintains good housekeeping of equipment and area adjacent to machines to which they use or are assigned, daily.
• Reports to supervisor any malfunction, damage or need of repair to any equipment of which they become aware.
• Accurately and diligently processes any clerical forms such as time sheets, scrap reports, etc.
• Uses required safety equipment and apparel.
• Passes Navy Tech Pub exam and welds according to standard

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High school / trade school preferred
• Minimum 2 years
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring devices
• Ability to weld (MIG & TIG) mild steel, 304 & 316SS, aluminum
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow directions, safety conscious
• Ability to use hand tools
• Certified to be a Navy welder as per company qualification matrix

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled