What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Welder - Night Shift position at Alacriant, Inc.?
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.
Salary : $26 - $30