Posted June 07, 2026
Fabrication Welder - Dayton/Middletown, OH
CLEVELAND GEAR COMPANY INC
Middletown, OH 45044, United States
Full Time
Compensation: $33 to $36 Hourly
Reference: CLEVELAND GEAR COMPANY INC_469001
SSI Fabricated
Welder
Join a well-established manufacturing team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
SSI Fabricated (SSI) is a subsidiary of The Hellan Strainer Company, an organization made up of engineering and manufacturing companies worldwide. The company produces specialized products for a wide range of industries, including naval, mining, steel, machine tools, rail, agriculture, marine, military, power generation, gas and oil, printing, packaging, food and beverage, textiles, material handling, aerospace, heat treatment, plastics, and more.
Position Summary:
SSI is seeking a dependable and motivated Welder to support production and quality requirements in our operation. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to a well-established, growing company while working in a hands-on manufacturing environment. The Welder performs fitting and welding of structural and pipe weldments and uses welding and cutting equipment to meet drawing, procedure, and code requirements.
Location: Middletown, OH
Salary Range: $33-36 per hour
Why Join SSI?
- Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k)
- Family-oriented work environment
- Hands-on manufacturing role with training and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to join a well-established company serving diverse industries
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equipment and Machines Used:
In this role include GMAW and GTAW welders, cutting and shaping tools, powered saws, angle grinders, calipers, rulers, clamps, forklifts, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and belt sanders.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential job functions include reading blueprints and drawings; taking and reading measurements to plan layout and procedures; determining the appropriate welding equipment or method; setting up components for welding according to specifications; preparing parts for welding; aligning and clamping components; welding in various positions; inspecting welded surfaces and structures for flaws; and maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Physical Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Ongoing Training Requirements:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Welder
Join a well-established manufacturing team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
SSI Fabricated (SSI) is a subsidiary of The Hellan Strainer Company, an organization made up of engineering and manufacturing companies worldwide. The company produces specialized products for a wide range of industries, including naval, mining, steel, machine tools, rail, agriculture, marine, military, power generation, gas and oil, printing, packaging, food and beverage, textiles, material handling, aerospace, heat treatment, plastics, and more.
Position Summary:
SSI is seeking a dependable and motivated Welder to support production and quality requirements in our operation. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to a well-established, growing company while working in a hands-on manufacturing environment. The Welder performs fitting and welding of structural and pipe weldments and uses welding and cutting equipment to meet drawing, procedure, and code requirements.
Location: Middletown, OH
Salary Range: $33-36 per hour
Why Join SSI?
- Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k)
- Family-oriented work environment
- Hands-on manufacturing role with training and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to join a well-established company serving diverse industries
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equipment and Machines Used:
In this role include GMAW and GTAW welders, cutting and shaping tools, powered saws, angle grinders, calipers, rulers, clamps, forklifts, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and belt sanders.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential job functions include reading blueprints and drawings; taking and reading measurements to plan layout and procedures; determining the appropriate welding equipment or method; setting up components for welding according to specifications; preparing parts for welding; aligning and clamping components; welding in various positions; inspecting welded surfaces and structures for flaws; and maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Physical Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand, bend, reach, and move throughout the work area to perform job functions
- Must be able to safely handle materials, tools, and fabricated parts
- Work/Shop environment may include exposure to noise, sparks, heat
- Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead
- Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work
- Must be able to see details at close range
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Qualifications:
- Two (2) years' experience in fabrication and welding
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
- Must be experienced in PVF (pipe, valve and fitting)
- Must be experienced welding and fitting cut pipe, flanges, ports, drains and other attachments
- Must be experienced with face-to-face mating requirements
- Must be experienced with setup, positioning and angular measurements
- Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair
- Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms
- Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings, if required
Ongoing Training Requirements:
- A demonstration weld test will be conducted
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
