Shipping Clerk

Shipping and Welding Technician

This role combines hands-on welding with shipping and material handling responsibilities in a production environment. You will operate orbital welding equipment, support shipping and receiving activities, and help maintain consistent weld quality on thin-wall stainless tubing. The position suits individuals with recent welding experience or training who want to grow their skills while contributing to efficient, safe, and organized operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support efficient production and shipping activities.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures while operating welding and material handling equipment.
• Operate orbital welding systems and related machinery to produce high-quality welds on thin-wall stainless tube.
• Prepare, fit, and align components for welding, ensuring proper setup and adherence to specifications.
• Conduct visual inspections of welds to verify quality and compliance with applicable standards.
• Perform minor equipment adjustments and routine maintenance on welding and related machinery.
• Assist with shipping and receiving tasks, including inventory handling, packaging, and material movement.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, stage, and store products and materials.
• Support shipping and receiving documentation and inventory control as needed.
• Work collaboratively with welders, supervisors, and team members to meet production and shipping goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with moderate supervision while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance processes, safety, and product quality.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on welding experience or completion of a recent welding program or welding school.
• Basic understanding of weld quality requirements and visual inspection standards.
• Ability to operate orbital welding systems or willingness to learn orbital welding on thin-wall stainless tube.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with moderate supervision in a production environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing skill development.
• Ability to become qualified in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for Automatic Welding.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including handling, packaging, and staging materials.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with welders and supervisors to achieve production targets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating orbital welding systems designed to standardize weld quality on thin-wall stainless tube.
• Exposure to production environments that leverage automated welding to scale the workforce.
• Familiarity with inventory control, shipping and receiving documentation, and material tracking.
• Experience with packaging and preparing products for shipment.
• Comfort working with machining or welding equipment in a shop or manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to cross-train across welding, shipping, and material handling functions.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous learning, with opportunities to expand your welding and material handling skills on advanced orbital welding systems. The environment supports growth for individuals at early or developing stages in their welding careers, offering exposure to industry standards and real-world production practices. You can expect a collaborative culture where experienced team members share knowledge, and where organized, efficient operations are a shared priority.

Work Environment

The role is based in a production and shop environment that utilizes orbital welding systems, machining or welding equipment, forklifts, and other material handling tools. You will work around thin-wall stainless tubing and related components, performing both welding and shipping activities. The setting emphasizes cleanliness and organization, with a strong focus on safety protocols and equipment care. Work hours typically follow a structured schedule aligned with production and shipping operations, and you should be prepared for hands-on, physically active work that involves standing, moving materials, and operating machinery throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chester, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Chester, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.