MIG Pipe Welder​/Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Title: GMAW (MIG) Pipe Welder & Machine Operator

Location: Lockbourne, OH Area

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Overtime as needed up to 4:30 PM | 30-Min Unpaid Lunch)

Pay Rate: Competitive & Experienced-Based (Determined after successful completion of the weld test) but in the range of $24-26/hr.

Position Type: Full-Time, Production Welding

About the Role

Are you an experienced MIG Welder with a background in machine operation looking for a stable, fast-paced career in industrial fabrication? We are seeking a precision-focused GMAW (MIG) Pipe Welder to join our production team serving the fire sprinkler fabrication industry.

In this role, you will weld carbon steel outlets onto steel pipe using both state-of-the-art automated welding equipment and hands‑on manual techniques. While the majority of production welding is machine‑driven, your hands‑on welding background will be essential to evaluating weld quality, identifying discontinuities, and executing flawless repairs.

If you are a safety-minded welder who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and efficient output, we want to talk to you!

What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Production Pipe Welding: Weld carbon steel outlets onto steel pipe for fire sprinkler system applications using manual GMAW (MIG) techniques.
• Automated Machine Operation: Set up, monitor, and operate automated and semi‑automated pipe welding machinery.
• Specialty Fabrication: Complete specialty welds including spool pieces, flanges, and custom fabricated pipe assemblies.
• Quality & Defect Inspection: Inspect completed work for weld defects, dimensions, alignment, end preparations, and seam splits. Perform precision weld repairs as needed.
• Blueprint & Work Order Compliance: Read and interpret production paperwork, cut lists, and work instructions to verify setup specifications.
• Dimensional Accuracy: Utilize tape measures and basic measuring tools to check and verify product lengths and layout dimensions.
• Station Upkeep & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S‑compliant welding station. Promptly report equipment repair needs or safety concerns.

What You Bring to the Table (Qualifications)

Minimum Requirements:

• Welding
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on MIG (GMAW) welding experience.
• Machine Operation: Minimum of 1 year operating production or fabrication machinery.
• Measurement Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Tech
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer skills for navigating work orders and tracking production.
• Safety & Teamwork: Strong safety orientation in a fast‑paced shop, good communication skills, and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications (A Plus!):

• Previous experience welding carbon steel pipe or working in pipe fabrication.
• Specific experience in the fire protection / fire sprinkler industry.
• Familiarity with outlet welding, spool fabrication, and flange joining.
• Proven ability to visually spot weld defects and execute clean repairs.

• Ability to stand for extended periods on concrete production floors.
• Frequently lift, shift, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 lbs
  .
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and work safely around automated equipment, moving materials, and overhead cranes.

Interview & Employment Testing Requirements

Interview Weld Test: Candidates will complete a hands‑on weld test during the interview process, consisting of welding a 1‑inch outlet onto a 2‑inch steel pipe using the GMAW process (evaluated via visual inspection).

• Required Gear for Interview: You MUST bring your own Welding Hood/Helmet, Welding Jacket, Gloves, Steel/Composite Toe Boots, and Jeans to complete the interview and weld test.

First-Week Qualification Requirement:

• Hired candidates must successfully pass an offi