Fabrication Welder Technician

NEXTRAN CORPORATION; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Paths

Dealership Network

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Family Values

Medical & Dependent Care FSA

401(k) Match

Company Holidays

EAP

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Social Responsibility

Industry Experience

Professional Growth

Job summary

Nextran Corporation seeks a skilled Metal Fabricator to join our team building and repairing metal structures for medium and heavy-duty trucks. The role requires reading blueprints, precise measurement, and welding with MIG, TIG, or arc processes.

You will work to ensure proper alignment, fit, and safety while supporting production goals. The position emphasizes accuracy and safety, with opportunities to apply your welding and fabrication skills across a network of dealerships.

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.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and engineering drawings to plan layouts.
• Measure, cut, bend, and shape metal using hand/power tools and machinery.
• Weld or solder metal components using MIG, TIG, or arc welding techniques.
• Assemble metal structures and ensure proper alignment and fit.
• Perform entry-level mechanic work on roll-off and dump trucks.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprints Reading

Heavy Truck Experience

Tool Proficiency

Tools

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Arc Welding

Job description

Are you looking to further develop your profession into a career? Are you driven by opportunity?

Eligible for monthly efficiency incentive

Our Employees Benefit from:

• Career Paths
• Network of 30 Dealerships
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (2wks 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

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Metal Fabricator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for constructing, assembling, and repairing metal structures and components using a variety of tools and techniques for our customers' medium and heavy-duty trucks. This role requires precision, safety awareness, and the ability to interpret technical drawings.

Performs work as outlined on work orders 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 solders 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 de adlines.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and 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

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with only limited resources. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Manual Dexterity & Tool Operation: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and reach. Regular operation of torque wrenches, air-powered tools, hand tools, and large tool chests. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and common welding symbols.

Mobility & Body Positioning: Ability to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and enter or exit vehicle cabs as needed. Ability to stand, sit, or work with arms raised above shoulder level for extended periods. Use of creepers or rolling devices to access under-vehicle areas. Ability to safely climb to access engine compartments, firewalls, or roof areas.

Lifting & Movement: Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs, frequently lift and move up to 100 lbs, and occasionally lift and move more than 100 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to push and pull heavy equipment, including large tool chests.

Vision Requirements: Ability to maintain close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments necessary for detailed repair work.

Communication & Shop Environment: Ability to talk and hear in a shop environment with moving equipment, elevated noise levels, and varying physical conditions.

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

We are a network of commercial truck dealerships committed to providing the best products and services through highly skilled associates who are focused on delivering the lowest life-cycle cost 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. EEO Employer