Welder - 1st Shift

About Vertiv

At Vertiv, we build the future of critical infrastructure. Our team designs, builds, and services the technology that keeps data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities running around the clock. We value integrity, innovation, and inclusion — and we believe that our people are the key to our success.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-minded Welder to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you will assemble and weld parts or frames according to print specifications and inspect your own work to ensure quality. You’ll play an important role in producing high-quality components that support our global customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding & Assembly: Weld and assemble parts or frames based on print specifications using MIG or TIG welding methods.
• Positioning Workpieces: Align and clamp materials together using rules, squares, vises, fixtures, or hand tools to ensure accurate fit-up.
• Preparation & Cleaning: Clean parts before welding using wire brushes, grinders, files, or chemical solutions to remove dirt, rust, or excess material.
• Fitting & Finishing: Grind, cut, buff, or bend workpieces to ensure a tight and precise fit before welding.
• Inspection & Rework: Examine completed welds for defects such as cracks or weak joints; repair or rework as needed to meet quality standards.
• Self-Inspection: Conduct routine inspections of your own work to ensure it meets all quality and safety requirements.
• Safety & Maintenance: Operate tools and equipment safely and maintain a clean and organized work area.

What You Bring

• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience with MIG and/or TIG welding processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable using power tools, grinders, and hand tools.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures at all times.

Working Conditions

• This position may require standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a production environment where protective equipment is required.
• Flexibility to work shifts or overtime as needed.

Why Join Vertiv?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development
• A safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Be part of a company that powers the technologies that connect the world

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Your unique perspective is valued here.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.