Heavy Welder - Trailer Components, Team Growth

Kinetic Custom Trailers; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Full-time

Job summary

Kinetic Custom Trailers in Texas is seeking a skilled Welder to join our heavy manufacturing team. You will fabricate trailer components, run multiple welding processes, interpret drawings, and maintain quality in a fast-paced shop.

This full-time role requires at least two years of experience, a high school diploma, and a strong commitment to PPE and safety. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance into specialized trailer assembly or quality

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication.
• Flux or Metal Core welding experience highly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders highly preferred.
• Dependable with strong teamwork.

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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring to tolerances

Teamwork

Safety-oriented

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CWI credentials

Tools

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

AWS D1.1

Job description

Kinetic Custom Trailers in Texas is seeking a skilled Welder to join our heavy manufacturing team. You will fabricate trailer components, run multiple welding processes, interpret drawings, and maintain quality in a fast-paced shop.

This full-time role requires at least two years of experience, a high school diploma, and a strong commitment to PPE and safety. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance into specialized trailer assembly or quality