Senior Welder - Night Shift

Position Summary

The Senior Welder (Class
3) is the highest-level welder classification within the department. This role is responsible for expert-level welding, fabrication, blueprint interpretation, and quality verification. Senior Welders support complex fabrication projects, troubleshoot welding issues, mentor lower-level welders, and ensure the highest level of weld quality in accordance with workmanship standards, customer requirements, and WPS specifications.

• Position is Monday-Thursday night; 4pm-2:30am. OT as needed.
• Pay is $26-$30 per hour DOE.
• Shift differential of $3.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform MIG, TIG, and Metal-Core welding, including machine setup for all three processes.
• Fit and fabricate assemblies to print, holding required tolerances and ensuring correct joint preparation.
• Carry out welding exclusively within qualified positions (Flat/Horizontal), unless otherwise specified by a work instruction.
• Fine‑tune welding equipment to achieve optimal weld characteristics and post‑weld surface appearance.
• Troubleshoot welding machine malfunctions, wire feed issues, gas flow inconsistencies, and parameter deviations.
• Produce complex production parts using fixtures, Bluco setups, jigs, and detailed work instructions.

Blueprint, WPS, & Technical Interpretation

• Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints including advanced weld symbols, GD&T, and multiview assemblies.
• Ensure stitch patterns, fillet sizes, locations, and weld types match print and WPS requirements.
• Identify discrepancies or unclear print requirements and communicate with engineering or supervision.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Perform advanced visual weld inspections to detect porosity, undercut, heat-related defects, and size deviations.
• Use measurement tools such as fillet gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and pin gauges.
• Determine root cause of weld defects and implement corrective actions independently.
• Ensure welds comply with WPS parameter ranges, process variables, and work instructions.

Process & Production Support

• Follow all facility and welding safety guidelines.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and conduct preventative maintenance on welding machines.
• Assist in process improvements related to welding techniques, tooling, and workflow.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to Level 1 and Level 2 welders.
• Support first‑time setups to ensure weld quality and fixture understanding.
• Coach team members on weld quality expectations and measurement techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Over 5 years of weld shop or fabrication experience.
• Expertise in MIG, TIG, and Metal-Core welding processes.
• Advanced blueprint and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot weld defects and equipment issues.
• Proficiency with welding measurement tools and precision QC instruments.
• Ability to fabricate assemblies to print using fixtures and toleranced fit-ups.

Physical &

Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and handle welded components and fixtures for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift materials as required by the job. Up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Work environment may involve sparks, heat, fumes, and PPE usage.

Performance Expectations

• Weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Accuracy and adherence to blueprints and WPS.
• Ability to independently solve welding problems.
• Productivity and consistency.
• Leadership and mentoring effectiveness.
• Safe work practices and equipment care.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) / Matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• PTO

Work Location: In person, Streetsboro Ohio

Alacriant is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Alacriant does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.#J-18808-Ljbffr