Structural Steel Welder

About the role

Mickey Truck Bodies is seeking an experienced structural steel welder to join their team. Located in High Point, NC, this position is full-time with flexible hours (Monday-Thursday 6:30am-5pm, Friday & Saturday as needed), offering a base pay of $21 per hour with a bi-weekly productivity and performance bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on carbon steel and other metals using MIG and FCAW welding processes in various positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Fit, tack, and weld structural components such as frames, sub-frames, reinforcements, and load-bearing assemblies.
• Ensure welds meet required specifications, strength requirements, and quality standards.
• Operate welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication tools safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of structural steel welding experience required.
• AWS certification (D1.1 or similar) preferred or ability to obtain.
• Experience in truck body, trailer, or heavy manufacturing environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of structural steel welding techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with MIG and FCAW welding processes.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and measuring tools.
• Knowledge of AWS welding standards and structural welding requirements.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.

Skills

• Advanced welding and fabrication of structural steel components.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, and measuring tools.
• Ensuring welds meet quality, safety, and strength standards.
• Operating welding equipment and other fabrication tools safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Productivity and Performance Bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical (Employee cost share)
• Dental (Employee cost share)
• Vision Insurance (Employee cost share)
• Wellness Plan with Incentives
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D Policy
• 401 K with Company Match

Pay

$21 per hour (based on experience) with a bi-weekly productivity and performance bonus.

Schedule

1st Shift Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM to 5 PM
Overtime on Friday 6:30 am to 3 pm and Saturday 6:30 am to 12 pm as needed for production.

Company Information

Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art bodies and trailers and specially engineered vehicles sold in over 50 countries around the world. The company operates a total of 500,000 square feet of manufacturing and fleet services space in 4 states with over 400 Mickey employees at these locations. Since it was founded in High Point, NC in 1904, Mickey has remained operated by the Mickey family, now in its 4th generation of leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mickey Truck Bodies and Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.