Welder

About the role

This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various truck bodies to SOPs, blueprints, knowledge, foreman, and/or lead instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of trailers. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are met. Support a team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all company quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a “Stop and Fix” mindset.
• Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S + Safety Standards.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).
• Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Assist other welders in completing work to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling, or standing to work overhead for 10 hours.

Requirements

• Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
• Preferred: 2 to 3 years of industrial welding experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Retention bonus available for all new hires.