Job Description
Build Equipment That Helps Change Lives
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, the work you do matters. As a Welder II, you'll fabricate precision stainless steel laboratory equipment used by pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology organizations, hospitals, and research laboratories around the world. The equipment you help build supports the development of life-saving therapies, advances scientific research, improves food safety, and helps create a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.
If you take pride in producing high-quality welds and enjoy precision fabrication in a clean manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?
- 4x 10-hour work schedule on 1st shift
- Stable, full-time employment with a global Fortune 100 company
- Work in a clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment
- Temperature-controlled environment
- Build precision products—not heavy structural steel
- Opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career
- Collaborative team focused on quality and continuous improvement
- Competitive benefits package and paid time off
A Day in the Life
As a Welder II, you'll use your MIG and TIG welding skills to manufacture high-quality laboratory equipment while maintaining the exceptional craftsmanship our customers expect.
In this role, you will:
- Perform precision MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel components
- Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and engineering specifications
- Set up and operate welding equipment to produce high-quality welds
- Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and engineering requirements
- Collaborate with fabrication, assembly, engineering, and quality teams
- Troubleshoot welding or fabrication challenges and recommend process improvements
- Complete production documentation accurately, including router sheets and non-conformance documentation
- Weld and assemble metal components in a temperature-controlled facility.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and productivity
- Assist other manufacturing teams as business needs require
What We're Looking For
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Welding certification preferred
Experience
- At least one year of hands-on MIG and TIG welding experience
- Experience working from blueprints and engineering drawings
- Experience performing quality inspections on finished welds
- Experience with first-piece inspections preferred
- Manufacturing experience in a regulated environment (cGMP) is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
We're looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Pride in producing high-quality work
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Experience setting up and operating welding equipment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Physical Requirements
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift
- Safely handle tools, equipment, and fabricated components
Hiring Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
- Candidates selected for onsite interviews will complete a hands-on welding assessment.
Location: Marietta, OH _(Relocation assistance is not available)_
Pay Range : $17/hr-24/hr with 15% shift differential for 2nd shift
Shift: 1st Shift | Four 10-hour shifts | 5am - 3pm | Monday–Friday with a rotating weekday off. Every 5th weekend off, Friday - Monday.
Join Our Team
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do more than weld—you'll help build equipment that enables scientific breakthroughs and improves lives around the world. If you're looking for a stable career where your craftsmanship is valued and your work has purpose, we encourage you to apply.
