Job Summary: We are seeking highly skilled Journeyman Pipe Welders to join our team. If you are an experienced professional, we want to hear from you! Join a company that values craftsmanship and expertise. Key Responsibilities: Journeyman Welder • * Perform structural and pipe welding using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and weld symbols. • Ensure all welding complies with company and industry safety standards. • Conduct routine inspections and repairs of welded structures. • Requirements: • Minimum of 4 years of experience in welding. • Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations. Knowledge Skills & Abilities: • Ability to work independently or as part of a team. • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. • Must have reliable transportation. • Ability to work long, flexible hours and overtime as needed. Work Location and Travel: • The main office is located at 1171 Grill Road, Van Wert, OH 45981. • Travel to client and customer sites is required. • Days and hours of work may vary at times to include some evenings and weekends. Work Environment: • This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary (Monday to Sunday with some overnight work) and overtime is frequently required. • This position is safety sensitive in nature, which means employees perform duties so fraught with risks of injury to self or others, or environmental injury, that even a momentary lapse of concentration or attention can have disastrous consequences. • The working environment is often in harsh elements (hot/humid and/or cold temperatures, rain, etc.) Industrial environments often have exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment, and other safety-sensitive hazards/risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others. • Mid-State maintains a firm commitment in providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Mid-State is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen and job-related employment physicals. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background check that verifies criminal history. Physical Requirements: Talk/Hear: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Stand/Sit: The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing. Walk: Frequently walking through job sites. Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Frequently use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. Able to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. Stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl: Frequently climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and handling materials. See: Able to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Carry, weight, Lift: The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to (frequently - 25 pounds; routinely - 50 pounds). Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Mid-State participates in E-Verify. Go to https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify to learn more.
See More Details >>Job Summary: Industrial Welders in a fabrication shop are responsible for joining metal components together using various welding techniques. They play a crucial role in the manufacturing process, creating a wide range of metal products. Key Responsibilities: • Uses various welding techniques to join metal components. • Operates and maintains tools and equipment. • Performs Housekeeping in the area as needed. • Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection. • Follow written and oral directions Education: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Welding certification preferred. Experience: • Experience with GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW 3G Vertical • Carbon and Stainless-Steel experience required. Knowledge Skills & Abilities: • Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. • Knowledge of welding techniques and equipment. • Ability to work accurately and with precision. • Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations. Work Location and Travel: • 1171 Grill Road, Van Wert, OH 45891 Work environment: • The working environment is in an industrial shop; non-climate controlled and is often hot / humid. Frequent exposure to moving equipment, machines and shop tools, and other safety-sensitive hazards / risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others. • Mid-State maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Mid-State is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen and job-related employment physicals. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background check that verifies criminal history. Physical Requirements: Talk/Hear: Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in one-one dialogues. Stand/Sit: Must be able to stand for a long period of time. Walk: Frequently be able to walk distances through the shop and fields. Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Often use hands and arms for handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials. Require steady arm and hand control during stationary tasks. Need quick hand and arm movements for grasping, manipulating, and assembling objects. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: People in this position frequently need to stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. See: Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Carry, weight, Lift: The person in this position occasionally be able to lift and carry up to 100lbs. Exposure to work: Considerable time will be spent in processing environments both in and outdoors. Environments can be loud, dusty, hot, or cold. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Mid-State participates in E-Verify. Go to https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify to learn more.
See More Details >>Job Description: Industrial welders are responsible for joining metal components together. They must be able to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, and have knowledge of welding techniques and equipment. Key Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • Welding certification preferred • Experience with GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW 3G Vertical • Carbon and stainless-steel experience required
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Van Wert, OH, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Van Wert, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with opportunities for overtime boosting annual earnings. Vocational schools, community colleges, and welding associations help aspiring welders find training and apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
