What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Alloy Engineering, Berea, OH?
Description
Welder
Company: Alloy Engineering
Location: Berea, OH
Status: Full-Time, 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
Pay: $28.00 – $40.00/hr (Based on experience)
Alloy Engineering is not a high-volume production shop. We are a custom-engineered solutions provider where every project is a "one-off" challenge. We are seeking a Welder—a true artisan with 10 years of experience who thrives on craftsmanship, complex industrial builds, and working with exotic alloys.
As a 100% Employee-Owned company, you will have a direct stake in the company's success and the quality of every weld that leaves our floor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Expert Precision Welding: Perform expert-level MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on critical industrial components.
- Custom Fabrication: Execute full-cycle metal fabrication, including layout, fit-up, and assembly of complex industrial equipment.
- Technical Mastery: Read and interpret advanced blueprints, engineering drawings, and complex weld symbols with 100% accuracy.
- Specialized Materials: Mastery in welding Stainless Steel and high-nickel alloys.
- Quality Standards: Ensure all work meets rigorous ASME and AWS quality standards.
- Versatility: Expertly weld in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
Requirements
- 10 Years of Experience: Must have a proven background in heavy fabrication or custom job shop environments.
- Proficient ability to read blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols
- Demostrated mastery welding stainless steel and nickel alloys experience a plus
- Expert in using measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometers) to ensure tight tolerances
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs
- Bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull as needed
- Some work performed inside, underneath, or on top of fabrications
- 10-hour shifts/ 55 hours a week in a non-air-conditioned manufacturing facility
- Steel-toe boots and safety glasses required
- Must have personal welding hood and basic hand tools.
Pay, Perks & Benefits
- 100% company-funded retirement plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Compensation: Earn between $28–$40/hr plus a $2/hr shift differential for 2nd shift.
- Sign-on Bonus: Up to $3,000 (paid after 90 days).
- Stable Growth: 55-hour work weeks (consistent OT) in a stable, long-term manufacturing environment
- Full Benefits: 401(k) with match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, paid PTO, and tuition reimbursement.
- Referral program
Why Alloy Engineering?
- Stable manufacturing company with long-term work
- Variety of custom fabrication projects
- Opportunities for skill development and growth
- Team-focused culture that values craftsmanship
Adhere to our Core Values:
- Do Right Always!
- Customer Centric Teamwork
- Get it Done! Well and Timely
- Drama Free Work Environment
- Be Smart, Grow and Learn, Stay Smart
Alloy Engineering is a 100% employee-owned and we are proud to be a Fair Chance employer—we hire based on skill, character, and a genuine desire to grow with us. Please note that a background and drug screen is required as part of our hiring process.
Salary : $28 - $40