Welder - Manufacturing

Welder (DOD SkillBridge) | Cleveland

Want to build large complex fabrications for submarines? That's one of the important things we do here at AT&F.


If so, learn more about our team, how we work together, and the amazing fabrications we build at

SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The AT&F SkillBridge program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through their last 6 months of service , for up to 180 days . The AT&F SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from AT&F, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members .


Who Are We?


We Build, Protect, Energize, and Move the World through Metal Fabrication

• Founded in 1940, AT&F is a major producer of components for construction cranes, mining equipment, defense projects, structural sections for shipbuilding, power industry related components, and specialty stainless steel fabrications.

• AT&F is comprised of specialized Business Units (BUs): Heavy Fabricating and Precision Processing. Our multiple facilities have over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 200 Team Members.
• AT&F is in its fourth generation of family leadership. While the values of the organization are like those found in family-run firms, AT&F is also forward thinking, sophisticated, and professional.

Who We Want on Our Team?


We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits for our Team Members, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, AT&F clothing program, a Wellness Program, Military Veterans Resource Group, ESL Classes, and opportunity for career growth. However, our Team is motivated by more . Teamwork, Purposeful Work, and Getting Better at our Craft.


Our growth is continuing with current and new customers. Do you want to be a part of a Fabricating Team that is preforming challenging, purposeful work? Our team lives by our Core Values: Work Hard, Do What You Say You'll Do, Take Care of Each Other, Quietly Lead, Invest, and Run To It. Ask us about these Core Values to find out if this will be the place you are looking for.


The Goals and Challenges of this Role:

• Weld various parts in different materials
• Conduct dimensional inspections of parts and check for quality requirements.
• Understand and interpret blue prints and technical drawings.
• Grinding, sanding, and cutting (oxy fuel and hand plasma)
• Adhere to lean manufacturing initiatives, quality requirements, and safety programs.
• General welding and shop duties as needed

What You Should Bring to this Role:

• Experience in welding of Carbon, Stainless, or High Alloy Steels
• Experience in FCAW and GMAW Spray Transfer.
• Experience welding thick to thin structural members
• Strong overall mechanical aptitude.
• HS diploma or equivalent

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start