Welder

About the role

The Welder fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various trailers according to SOPs, blueprints, knowledge, foreman and/or lead instructions. The role includes assisting other welders, inspecting welds for quality, supporting a team approach, and completing other assigned duties.

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 work is completed as efficiently as possible.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment; ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for up to 10 hours.

Skills and Requirements

• Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass a vertical, horizontal and overhead weld test.

Education and 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, vision coverage.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Sign‑on/Retention bonus available.
• Paid vacation.

Schedule

Hours: 5:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Weld tests can be administered Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.