Welder

ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. We manufacture 160+ standard trailer models—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We customize solutions to ensure our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs.

About the role

Perform Aluminum MIG Arc Welding (AMAW) on fixtures, parts, and ramps. May do some TIG welding. Must be able to read blueprints, follow job orders, and learn welding techniques and procedures for aluminum trailers. Will operate and maintain setups. Must recognize and be conscious of finished trailers' quality, tolerance, and accuracy. Work is given supervision, inspection, and check; instructions and guidance are provided on new work, procedural variations, and difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and blueprint specifications.
• Check the blueprint and job order before starting any operation and refer to the blueprint throughout the day.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Flip the trailer, with the help of a flipper or co-worker, in order to weld the other side of the trailer.
• Verify specifications by inspecting completed components.
• Responsible for the safety of the equipment being used and notifying the lead or manager of the need for equipment repairs.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Recognize obvious defective or damaged parts, incorrect sizes, faulty workmanship, and general quality.
• Double check job order to finished product.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures.
• Follow directives and procedures and complete paperwork.
• Maintain work area as clean and organized.
• Work in compliance with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards in accordance with company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Support all Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 6S and Kaizen events.

Requirements

• Aluminum welding experience is required.
• Must pass an aluminum weld test.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and follow a job order.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Skills

• Reliability
• Team Player
• Physical Stamina

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance