Welder - 1st Shift

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.

You'll expertly operate welding equipment to fuse aluminum, steel, and galvanneal components that form the backbone of our truck bodies. Your precision and skill ensure every truck we build is tough, durable, and ready to hit the road.

The more you learn, the more you earn! We promote almost 100% of our production leaders from within. Most start their leadership career in this welder role or general laborer/assembler role.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint Interpretation: Master the art of reading and interpreting blueprints to weld metals with pinpoint precision, delivering exactly what customers and the company demand.
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Take control of heavy equipment like saws to expertly prepare materials, powering the build process with skill and safety.
• Machine Setup & Maintenance: Own machine setup and preventative maintenance to keep production running smoothly and efficiently without a hitch.
• Quality Inspection: Sharpen your eye to inspect every weld for defects and flaws, ensuring every piece meets top-tier quality standards.
• Welding Techniques & Certification: Expand your expertise by learning and applying multiple welding methods, earning certifications that set you apart as a true pro.
• Safety & Quality Compliance: Lead the way with rigorous safety and quality checks, guaranteeing flawless results every time.
• Safety Policy Adherence: Be a safety champion by consistently following and promoting all safety policies to protect yourself and your team.

Requirements

• Weld Test Proficiency: Must successfully pass a weld test to demonstrate skill and quality.
• Material Expertise: Proficient in welding mild steel and galvanneal materials.
• Experience & Training: Minimum of 6 months welding experience or completion of welding school training.
• Technical Skills: Solid grasp of basic math, tape measurement, and computer skills essential for precision.
• Tool Handling: Basic experience with hand tools to support welding tasks.
• Measurement Understanding: Able to accurately understand and apply measurements on the job.
• Blueprint Literacy: Competent in reading and interpreting blueprints for specialized welding applications.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

Step into the heart of our fast-paced manufacturing plant, where every task drives progress. In this hands-on role, you'll be on your feet standing for extended periods, walking, and using your hands to operate tools and equipment with precision. Clear communication is key, so you'll be regularly required to talk and listen as part of a safety-focused, team-driven environment. You'll also lift up to 35 pounds and perform physical movements like bending, squatting, reaching overhead, and occasionally crawling in tight spaces. Repetitive hand tasks and climbing ladders or working at heights are part of the role.

Pay

$26.00 - $29.90 per hour. NEW PAY RATES! $4,000 BONUS!

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life) - your health matters.
• 401(k) with company match - because your future matters.
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career.
• Paid holidays and vacation time - we know balance is key.
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear - because we care about your safety.
• On-demand pay - make any day a pay day.

Why Morgan?

With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all and we do it with passion and precision.

At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren't just words on a wall - they're the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation.

• We Celebrate People: We recognize and value the individuals behind the build - the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day.
• We Lead with Integrity: Doing the right thing isn't optional - it's how we operate, always. Honesty, accountability, and respect guide every decision.
• We Deliver Results: We show up, step up, and get it done. Our commitment to performance means exceeding expectations and raising the bar for ourselves and our customers.
• We Work with Passion: We love what we build, and it shows. From the factory floor to the front office, we bring energy, innovation, and pride to every product that rolls out of our doors.