Fitter/Welder - Heavy Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Welder to join our heavy manufacturing team. You will play a key role in fabricating custom trailer components, ensuring weld quality, and maintaining production efficiency in a fast-paced shop environment. You will be responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to the drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on heavy gauge steel using GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes.

• Lay out and cut complex subassemblies and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.

• Fit and complete final welds and/or multi-pass welds in compliance with AWS D1.1 welding codes.

• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.

• Conduct routine inspection of welds and participate in quality assurance protocols by maintaining complete required records.

• Work collaboratively with production teams to meet project timelines.

• Complete other duties as required including helping to train other employees as needed on new tasks

• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements at all times, work safely every day and encourage all team members to do the same

• Provide training and assistance to other employees as assigned and willing to cross train

Qualifications & Certifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication environment.

• Flux or Metal Core welding experience highly preferred.

• Ability to accurately measure within specified tolerances highly preferred.

• Ability to read blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders highly preferred.

• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal.

• Basic maintenance of equipment

• Valid driver’s license (required)

• Strong Team Player

Preferred:

• Previous experience with trailer manufacturing or related products is highly desired but not required.

• Trade school, college, weld experience, or a combination

• CWI credentials a strong plus (additional compensation may be provided)

• AWS Certified Welder (CW) – D1.1 (Structural Steel) focus

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $21.75 - 35.00/hour, based on experience

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays and paid time off

• Growth Opportunities: Advancement into specialized trailer assembly, quality control, or supervisory roles

• Team Environment: Work in a collaborative, continuous improvement-focused production shop

• Stability: Full-time, permanent position with consistent hours

Ready to Build Something Stronger?

Join a team that values craftsmanship, pride, and purpose. Apply now on our careers website.