Night Shift Welder/Assemblers-Yankton, SD

External; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Wilson Trailer is seeking full-time Welders/Assemblers for night-shift work in Yankton, SD. You will work 3:30 pm–3:00 am, Monday through Thursday, with a $1.75 per hour night-shift differential. An equal opportunity employer, with a full benefits package and scheduled wage increases.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read orders and tape measures, and welding certification. Drug test and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Ability to read and interpret production orders and measurements.
• Current welding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety inspections of hoist chains and tools used.
• Operate huck gun, drill, and other handheld tools.
• Read and understand production orders and tape measurements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area at all times.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Good attendance

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Huck gun

Drill

Tape measure

Hand tools

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Yankton, SD 57078, USA

• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: NIGHT001536

Description

Wilson Trailer has openings for full-time Welders/Assemblers. This is an excellent career opportunity with a leader in the truck trailer industry. We have openings on night-shift. The night-shift is currently starting at 3 :30 pm until 3:00 am , Monday through Thursday. Night Shift offers a shift differential of $1.75 per hour. We offer an attractive starting wage with scheduled increases and a full benefit package. If you have:

A Mechanical Aptitude - Good Attendance - Willing to Learn - Enjoy working with others in a *busy work place*.

A pre-employment drug test is required.

A Background Check will be conducted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Perform a safety inspection of hoist chains, and all tools used to ensure safety.
• Ability to use a huck gun, drill, and other handheld tools.
• Ability to read and understand production and print orders.
• Ability to read and understand a tape measure.
• Keep a clean and organized work area at all times.
• This individual is responsible for the above functions, but not limited to and is subject to other tasks as assigned.

Physical and mental requirements needed to perform the essential functions

• Functional vision, normal or corrected.
• Functional hearing and speech.
• Ability to report to work punctually at the beginning of the workday.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to use keyboard and use of mouse or alternative input device(s).
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and regulations.

Skills and Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience: Must be at least eighteen years of age.

Computer Skills: Average; Locate prints and enlarge them to clarify orders occasionally.

Communication: Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate clearly and concisely using the English Language.

Certificates & Licenses: Current Certification to weld.

Other Requirements: Must have the ability to meet physical demands.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry Push/Pull

Stand

C

10 lbs. / less

F

12 lbs. / less

O

Walk

F

11-15 lbs

O

13-25 lbs

O

Sit

O

16-20 lbs

O

26-40 lbs

O

Handling/Fingering

C

21-35 lbs

O

41-100 lbs

O

Reach Outward

O

36-50 lbs

O

Reach Above Shoulder

O

51-75 lbs

I

Climb

O

76-100 lbs

I

Crawl

O

Over 100 lbs

N

Squat/kneel

O

Bend

O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

I (Infrequently) Activity is not a daily occurrence.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 + hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5 + hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 + hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective equipment (PPE) (Protective eyewear, hearing protection, hardhat, safety-toe boots, protective glove-leather or otherwise)

Projected work classification level is medium.

This job requires a maximum infrequent lift of 50 lbs.

This job requires a maximum occasional lift of 75 lbs.

Work Environment

Manufacturing setting

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.