Welder / Fabricator

Job Title: Welder / Fabricator 
Division: Firelands Metals 
Reports to: Fabrication Shop Manager 
FLSA: Hourly 

Position Summary: 
As a Welder / Fabricator in our miscellaneous metals area you will provide assistance in the day to day operations of metal working. This position is to fabricate, and assist with shipping and receiving or any other task that is assigned from the direct supervisor. 

Essential Functions:  

1. Fabricate metal components according to blueprints and specifications 

2. Assist with machine operation/loading and unloading 

3. Assemble and build metal structures using various techniques. 

4. Conduct machining tasks to achieve precise dimensions and finishes. 

5. Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety protocols. 

6. Operate miscellaneous metals with brakes, presses, and various metalworking equipment.  

7. Collaborate with team members to ensure project timelines are met. 

8. Material handling 

9. Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• 1-2 years experience in metalworking 

• Familiar with various Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals. steel, aluminum, stainless steel 

• Knowledge of various metal working such as,  

• stick/mig/tig welding 

• plasma and saw cutting; 

• drilling, bending/forming, punching, 

• grinding/polishing 

• Proficient in using power tools and machinery related to metal fabrication. 

• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to read technical drawings. 

• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations. 

Work Environment  

The Welder / Fabricator will work in a metal fabrication shop environment. The work involves exposure to typical occupational hazards associated with welding, cutting, grinding, and metalworking processes. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hard hat/bump cap, face shields, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and welding helmets is required at all times.  

The working hours are typically 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Occasional off-shift hours may be necessary to achieve the goals of some projects. Weekend and Holiday work is infrequent but occasionally needed to meet the projects requirements. 

About the Company

JHI Group has two divisions, Janotta & Herner, and Firelands Fabrication.

Janotta & Herner is northern Ohio’s true design/build general contractor, headquarters in Monroeville Oh. Founded by an Architect and a Building Contractor in 1962, Janotta & Herner has embodied true Design Build Construction from the beginning. For more information, please navigate here.

Firelands Fabrication is a 72,000 SF steel fabrication shop located in New London, Oh. Firelands Fabrication is dedicated to meeting all our client’s structural and miscellaneous steel needs on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, please navigate here.

Benefits Overview:

JHI Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• 401(k) with match


• HSA, FSA & Dependent Care FSA