Fabrication Welder

Nextran Truck Centers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Paths

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Match

Medical and Dependent Care FSA

Paid Time Off (2 weeks 1st year)

Job summary

A commercial truck dealership network in Orlando, FL is hiring a Fabrication Welder. The ideal candidate will perform welding and fabrication tasks on medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Essential duties involve interpreting blueprints, welding metal components, and collaborating with team members. Technical training in welding is preferred, alongside 1-3 years of mechanic experience. The role offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Technical training or certification in welding or fabrication preferred.
• Proven experience in metal fabrication or a related field.
• 1-3 years of heavy truck mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with fabrication tools and welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on work order with efficiency.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings.
• Measure, cut, bend, and shape metal materials.
• Weld or solder metal components using MIG, TIG techniques.
• Assemble metal structures and ensure proper fit.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Attention to detail

MIG welding

TIG welding

Ability to lift heavy materials

Blueprint reading

Education

Technical training or certification in welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

Fabrication Welder – Orlando, Florida

Are you looking to further develop your profession into a career? Are you driven by opportunity? Nextran Truck Centers is hiring! Our employees benefit from:

• Career Paths
• Network of 30 dealerships
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (2 wks 1st year)
• Nextran Paid Life Insurance
• Family Centered Values
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
• Company-Paid Holidays
• EAP
• Great Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Social Responsibility Opportunities
• 28+ Years of Industry Experience
• Professional Growth

The Technician, Fabricator at Nextran Truck Centers is a skilled position responsible for constructing and manufacturing metal parts and products for our customers' medium- and heavy-duty trucks. This position reports to the Shop Foreman.

Essential Duties

• Performs work as outlined on work order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Measures, cuts, bends, and shapes metal materials using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
• Welds or solder metal components using MIG, TIG, or arc welding techniques.
• Assembles metal structures and ensures proper alignment and fit.
• Performs entry-level mechanic work on roll-off and dump trucks.
• Performs quality checks to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Documents all work performed.
• Maintains tools and equipment and follows safety protocols.
• Collaborates with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Technical training or certification in welding or fabrication preferred.
• Proven experience in metal fabrication or a related field.
• 1‑3 years of heavy truck mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with fabrication tools and welding equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Must have own set of tools.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Posture & Movement
  • Stand for 8–10 hours daily, often on hard surfaces like concrete.
  • Bend, twist, stretch, and reach frequently during fabrication tasks.
  • Lift, carry, and maneuver metal parts weighing 20–100+ lbs.
  • Use repetitive hand and arm motions for welding, grinding, and cutting.
  • Maintain steady hand and arm positions for precision work.
  • Climb to a safe position to access the engine compartment area, firewall, or roof of a vehicle to perform repairs.
• Sensory & Coordination
  • Use fine motor skills to handle small components and tools.
  • Coordinate multiple limbs while operating machinery.
  • See details up close and at a distance (e.g., reading blueprints, inspecting welds).
  • React quickly to machine controls and safety hazards.
  • Tolerate loud environments and distinguish sounds amid background noise.
• Environmental Conditions
  • Work in areas with high noise levels, metal dust, and bright welding light.
  • Exposure to heat from welding and cutting operations.
  • May work in temperature‑variable environments.
  • Wear PPE consistently: gloves, goggles, steel‑toed boots, welding masks, etc.

We are a network of commercial truck dealerships dedicated to delivering the best products and services through highly skilled associates who focus on providing the lowest life‑cycle costs to our customers. Spanning the Southeast and Midwest United States, we provide sales, parts, and service for several leading brands, including Mack, Volvo, Isuzu, GMC, Ford, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa. We are an EEO Employer.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad