Welder / Fabricator - 1st Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America) Join Rotex, a world leader in industrial separation equipment, and become part of a skilled team that takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and innovation. We're hiring experienced Welders / Fabricators with Electric Arc experience. • Shift: 1st, 8 hours, 5 days/week • Standard Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm • Overtime: As needed Monday - Friday 5am - 3:30pm, plus Saturdays. • Location: 1230 Knowlton - Cincinnati, Ohio What You’ll Do: • Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on ferrous metal components utilizing SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) processes. Tasks include joint preparation, fit-up, tack welding, gas torch cutting, and final weld out in accordance with applicable welding procedures (WPS). • Execute fabrication of structural and non-structural weldments, including sub-assemblies and full assemblies made from 16-gauge to heavy plate steel, adhering to mechanical drawings and customer specifications. • Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, combination squares, straightedges, rulers) to lay out, position, and align components prior to welding. Use clamps, fixtures, and jigs to ensure accurate alignment and securement during assembly. • Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication blueprints to determine weld joint configurations, material requirements, and fabrication sequences. • Perform all-position welding (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) as required by project specifications. • Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections, checking for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and potential discontinuities using visual inspection techniques and inspection tools. • Carry out routine preventive maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment, including torches, power sources, wire feeders, and grinders, and identify when corrective maintenance is required. • Other duties as assigned, including cross-functional tasks within the fabrication department. Basic Qualifications: • 3+ years of relevant experience in welding and fabrication. • Flexibility and ability to work overtime as needed. • Expertise and skill in MIG, FLUX, and STICK. • A Welding Certification from an accredited institution. • Ability to read and interpret Blueprints for weld fabrication required. • You must successfully complete and pass a pre-hire weld evaluation. The interview process involves a Blueprint Reading/Interpretation test, and a hands-on welding sample. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong Communicator – You speak clearly, listen well, and are confident in sharing concerns or observations • Team Player – You work well with others, contribute to team success, and bring a sense of pride and collaboration • Critical Thinker – You use logic and reasoning to troubleshoot and optimize your work #LI-EP2 #LI-ONSITE #IND123 Who we are: Rotex pioneered the dry separation industry and grew to become a global manufacturer of industrial separation equipment, becoming a subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. in 2011. Rotex now sets the standards for maximizing yield and minimizing waste for a host of Fortune 500 companies in processing facilities around the world. The Rotex story of superior separations starts with the people who work here. Our associates are our number-one asset; this fine group of people helped Rotex expand from a regional Cincinnati company to a strong global competitor. And we’re not done yet. We’re always looking for great people to add to our story and to help us write the next chapter in our history. Rotex is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com. EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".