Welder/Fabricator - 1st Shift

Welder / FabricatorLocation: Stow, OH Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Pay: Based on experience and qualifications Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire Overtime: Currently available, but not mandatoryPosition Summary GTRJOBS is seeking an experienced Welder / Fabricator for a manufacturing company specializing in heavy structural steel fabrication. This position requires strong fitting and welding skills, the ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, and experience working with large, heavy steel components. The ideal candidate will have a background in job-shop fabrication, be proficient in MIG and flux-core welding, and be comfortable using overhead cranes to move large steel weldments and assemblies.ResponsibilitiesPerform MIG and flux-core welding on heavy structural steel components and fabrications.Read and interpret detailed blueprints, drawings, and welding specifications.Measure, lay out, fit, tack, and finish weld large steel assemblies according to specifications.Perform TIG and stick welding, brazing, and oxy-acetylene cutting as needed.Work with large, heavy fabrications weighing several tons.Safely operate overhead cranes to lift, position, and move heavy steel components.Perform preheating, post-heating, straightening, bending, and flame cutting as required.Maintain proper tolerances and inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy.Maintain welding equipment, tools, and a clean, organized work area.Assist with training new operators and perform additional fabrication duties as assigned.Qualifications5+ years of welding and fabrication experience, preferably in a job-shop or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.Strong MIG and flux-core welding experience required.Ability to fit and fabricate heavy structural steel components, not just perform production welding.Experience reading blueprints, performing layouts, and fitting complex weldments.Experience safely operating overhead cranes and handling large steel assemblies.TIG welding, stick welding, brazing, and torch-cutting experience preferred.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Must have personal hand tools required for the position.High school diploma or GED preferred.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work involving bending, stooping, twisting, and standing for extended periods.Why Join?Stable, full-time, 1st-shift opportunity.Optional overtime currently available.Opportunity to work on large-scale, custom heavy steel fabrication projects.Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent employment.Competitive compensation based on welding and fabrication experience.