What are the responsibilities and job description for the TIG Welder – Stainless Steel position at Northern Manufacturing?
1st & 3rd Shift Opportunities Available
Pay: $23–$30/hour
Starting rate based on demonstrated TIG, stainless, and fabrication skills.
If you take pride in laying down a clean stainless TIG weld, Northern has the kind of work that keeps it interesting. We build custom products, not the same parts over and over, so your work can range from sheet and plate to tube, pipe, vessels, and complex weldments. Different jobs bring different challenges, and we’re looking for welders who know their craft, care about the finished product, and want to keep building their skills.
What You'll Do
- TIG (GTAW) weld stainless steel on custom fabricated products.
- Work with sheet, plate, tube, pipe, and fabricated assemblies.
- Read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Complete welds to required quality and appearance standards.
- Perform fit-up and fabrication work based on your experience and skill level.
- Inspect your own work and work with Quality and fabrication leads to meet customer requirements.
What We're Looking For
Previous TIG/GTAW experience on stainless steel is required. Additional experience that may help you succeed includes:
- Stainless steel fabrication
- Purge welding
- Tube or pipe welding
- Sanitary or food-grade fabrication
- Thin-gauge stainless
- Out-of-position welding
- Pressure vessel work
- MIG/GMAW welding
- Blueprint reading, layout, and fit-up
You don't need to check every box. We're looking for strong stainless welders who take pride in their work and want opportunities to continue developing their fabrication skills.
Northern uses a skill-based welding progression that rewards demonstrated capability. As your welding and fabrication skills grow, so can your earning potential. Specialized welding qualifications can also earn additional premium pay, including opportunities for pipe, out-of-position, aluminum, and thin-gauge welding.
Schedule
Opportunities may be available on:
- 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00am to 3:30pm (45-hours)
- 3rd Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday, 7:30pm to 6:00am
Third-shift positions include a shift premium.
Benefits
Northern offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance after 90 days
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match after 90 days
- Annual profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k)
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- In-house welding training and development
About Northern Manufacturing
Northern Manufacturing is a family-owned custom metal fabrication shop that has been building complex fabricated products in Oak Harbor, Ohio since 1951. Our capabilities include laser cutting, forming, welding, machining, finishing, and assembly, allowing our team to work on a wide variety of challenging projects and industries.
If you're a skilled TIG welder who enjoys challenging stainless work and wants room to continue growing your trade, apply today.
Northern Manufacturing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Final candidates complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $30