Fabrication Tech

4 State Trucks; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer matching

Employer paid life insurance

Voluntary benefits

PTO and holidays

Job summary

4 State Trucks is seeking a fabrication/welding professional to produce aluminum and stainless-steel parts and perform welding as needed for shop orders.

The role emphasizes operating shears, press brakes, and forklifts, while maintaining a clean, safe workspace in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Welding cert from accredited program required.
• Must learn/operate shears, press brakes, and forklift.
• Must maintain a customer-focused, fast-paced work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Bend aluminum or stainless-steel parts by machine per customer orders.
• Perform welding duties as required per specifications.
• Fabricate items such as battery boxes, tank straps, and tread plate decks using correct measurements and tools.
• Operate all fabricating and welding machinery safely and efficiently.
• Keep the work area clean at day’s end to reduce hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-task

Time management

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification

Tools

Shears

Press brakes

Forklift

Job description

Summary:

This position is responsible for fabrication of aluminum and stainless-steel parts, and welding duties, as needed for shop orders.

Summary:

This position is responsible for fabrication of aluminum and stainless-steel parts, and welding duties, as needed for shop orders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bends by machine use aluminum or stainless-steel parts, fabricating according to customer orders.
• Performs welding duties as required for parts orders per customer specifications.
• Fabricates items such as battery boxes, stainless steel tank straps, tread plate aluminum deck plates, using correct measurements, tools, and machinery.
• Operates all fabricating and welding machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Cleans work area at end of day to reduce clutter and safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent needed. Welding certification from an accredited welding school/program required.
• Must possess ability to learn/operate shears, press brakes, and forklift truck.
• Must maintain a positive attitude, with a customer service focus in a fast-paced work environment.
• Should possess ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Should be detail-oriented, focused, driven, and a self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills a must.

Shifts:

Mon-Thurs 7:45am- 5:15pm, Fridays 8am-noon

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• 401k plan, with 4% employer matching upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits-Supplemental life, cancer, accident, etc.
• PTO, 6 Paid Holidays

Working Conditions:

Job will include periods of standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling, and bending. Stair climbing and walking on uneven surfaces will also be present. Subject to heat/cold conditions in warehouse conditions. Moderate use of hands and arms will be needed. May be required to lift to 50 lbs. by self, or team lift to 100 lbs. Use of mechanical lifts required for heavier orders. Heavy duty machinery operation will be required. May be subject to periods of driving a forklift truck.