Entry Level Field Welder

The Olen Corporation and Area Aggregates, one of the largest construction aggregates producers in the Midwest, has been a leader in the industry for over 50 years. With multiple locations serving Central, Northeast, and Northwest Ohio, Olen is dedicated to providing top-quality aggregate products, including natural sand, gravel, and limestone, to a diverse range of customers. As an ODOT 1069 prequalified aggregates supplier, Olen sets the standard for quality and service in the industry. Producing over 8 million tons of construction materials each year, Olen is a top thirty-five national producer of quality construction aggregates. Since 1986, Olen has partnered with Kokosing to be one of their top suppliers of construction materials. Committed to excellence, Olen is focused on delivering exceptional customer service while being responsible stewards of the environment and respectful neighbors in the communities we serve.

Job Description:

Entry- Level Field Welder

SUMMARY

The Olen Corp is seeking a full time Field Welder working on various pieces of mobile heavy equipment and fixed assets while maintaining our elite fleet of equipment. Travel to various job sites in our region with the ability to work with or without close supervision. Opportunities for continued growth with safety first mindset and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials, as necessary.
• Assist in installation or assemblies in shop or field
• Layout and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies.
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc. and clamp pieces.
• Analyze all welds to ensure they are free of porosity and discontinuities.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Operate laser welding equipment to fabricate and assemble materials based on job specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair mobile and fixed assets.
• Uphold policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with company and expectations.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, support, and related equipment, following blueprints.
• Identify and tag material with written symbol for assembly and inspection.
• Perform job site housekeeping duties

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Training and certification to weld.
• Experience with drawing, TIG Weld, C, 3G, GTAW, FCAW, and MIG Welding processes.
• Demonstrated dexterity and attention to detail.
• Will strive for continuous improvement on the job.
• A critical thinker with a demonstrated sound work ethic.
• Preferred one-year related experience and/or training with welding experience.

Requirements

• Welding experience
• Valid driver license
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to schedule your own daily, and weekly work and jobs.
• Flexible hours, Willing to work 50-60 hours a week and Saturdays during peak season.
• Willing to work outside in hot and cold weather
• Strong mechanical skills are needed to do repairs and maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Knowledge of metallurgy, thermal dynamics and different types of metals
• Strong attention to detail for precision work and quality control
• Strong work ethic
• Proficient with various welding techniques
• Customer service
• Job site and vehicle housekeeping
• Required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Driver's license with clean driving record
• Welding certifications preferred

Olen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

Olen is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.