Master Welder in Berea, Ohio at Alloy Engineering, Berea, OH

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 Master Welder/Fabricator—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.

• 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.