Steel Welder - 1st Shift
About this role
API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of a transformation.
Join Our Team
General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is seeking a skilled Steel Welder to join our Copper Brass Production team. This role is responsible for welding and fabricating carbon steel components used in the manufacture of industrial heat exchangers serving critical industries worldwide.
We are looking for individuals who take pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining safe work practices, and contributing to a team-focused manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
- Perform MIG, TIG, Flux Core, and/or Stick welding on carbon steel components and assemblies.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
- Prepare materials through grinding, fitting, aligning, and positioning prior to welding.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Perform weld repairs as needed.
- Safely operate overhead cranes, lifting devices, and production equipment.
- Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that drive safety, quality, and productivity.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
- Strong measuring and layout skills.
- Ability to use hand tools, grinders, and fabrication equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in heat exchanger, pressure vessel, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
- AWS welding certifications.
- Experience operating overhead cranes.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, welding fumes, and moving equipment.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
Why Join General ThermoDynamics?
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Stable manufacturing environment with a global customer base
- Safety-focused workplace culture
Apply Today
If you are a dependable welder who values quality workmanship and wants to build a career with a leading manufacturer, we encourage you to apply.
General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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Company at a glance
API Heat Transfer is a leading global provider of heat transfer solutions, recognized for delivering innovative, energy-efficient equipment for more than 140 years. Our engineering expertise, broad technology portfolio, and commitment to customer success have established us as a trusted partner across virtually every industry.
Our family of industry-leading brands enables us to deliver comprehensive heat transfer technologies for a wide range of applications:
- Basco – Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and Gland Steam Surface Condensers
- Schmidt – Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers
- General ThermoDynamics – Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Solutions
- Airtech – Radiators and Charge Air Coolers
- Thermal Transfer Products (TTP) – Fluid Power-Related Heat Exchangers
Together, these brands allow API Heat Transfer to provide one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of heat transfer technologies, serving customers across diverse markets worldwide.
Our reputation is strengthened by a global network of manufacturing facilities and more than 1,600 employees dedicated to providing exceptional sales, service, and technical support. This customer-focused approach is ingrained in our culture and has enabled us to support customers around the world. When you partner with API Heat Transfer, you’ll experience the performance, expertise, and reliability that set us apart.
With a broad product portfolio and expertise spanning multiple heat transfer technologies, we deliver complete thermal solutions for virtually every application and industry. Our team of engineering experts combines decades of real-world experience with a deep understanding of complex thermal challenges to develop reliable, high-performance solutions. From standard products to fully customized systems, we provide the engineering partnership and product quality our customers depend on with confidence.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
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