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Senior Welder Night Shift
Job Location:
Job Location:
Streetsboro, OH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 30
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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.
- Finetune welding equipment to achieve optimal weld characteristics and postweld 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 firsttime 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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