Welder - 1st Shift

Location: Janesville, WI

About the role

This is a Welder role that includes both welding and product assembly duties. Employees can expect to spend approximately 20% of their time welding and 80% building and assembling finished products.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints to weld metals with precision.
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Operate heavy equipment like saws to prepare materials safely.
• Machine Setup & Maintenance: Perform machine setup and preventative maintenance to ensure smooth production.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect welds for defects and ensure top-tier quality standards.
• Welding Techniques & Certification: Learn and apply multiple welding methods; earn relevant certifications.
• Safety & Quality Compliance: Conduct rigorous safety and quality checks for flawless results.
• Safety Policy Adherence: Follow and promote all safety policies to protect yourself and your team.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass a weld test to demonstrate skill and quality.
• Proficient in welding mild steel and galvanneal materials.
• Minimum of 6 months welding experience or completion of welding school training.
• Solid grasp of basic math, tape measurement, and computer skills.
• Basic experience with hand tools to support welding tasks.
• Able to accurately understand and apply measurements on the job.
• Competent in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing.
• Previous experience working on truck bodies.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods, walk, and use hands to operate tools and equipment.
• Regularly communicate in a safety-focused, team-driven environment.
• Lift up to 35 pounds.
• Perform physical movements like bending, squatting, reaching overhead, and occasionally crawling in tight spaces.
• Repetitive hand tasks and climbing ladders or working at heights.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus a $4,000 bonus.
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear.
• On-demand pay.

About the Company

With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body builds a wide range of products, from electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units. The company promotes nearly 100% of its production leaders from within, offering career growth opportunities starting in this welder role.