Trailer Welder - Towmaster

Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Welder to join our shop team. A Welder is responsible for assembly, securing and welding metal parts using a pulse MIG welder, reading blueprints, and fabricating components to spec with minimal supervision.

You will operate overhead hoists or cranes, use hand tools, and ensure quality welds in multiple positions. The role requires MIG welding experience and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; training for forklift operation may be needed.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience required.
• Pulse welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate simple instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints to create quality products.
• Troubleshoot issues on the shop floor with supervision for best outcomes.
• Prepare products to be welded by reading blueprints and fixturing.
• Ensure equipment is in good repair and used safely with PPE.
• Identify and move finished products using a forklift if trained.
• Operate manual and automatic welders with correct welding parameters.
• Weld in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead, and down.
• Perform inspections as required by standards.

Skills

MIG welding

Pulse welding

Blueprint reading

English communication

Forklift operation

Tools

Pulse MIG welder

Overhead hoists

Cranes

Hand tools

Job description

Move your Career Forward with Monroe Truck Equipment

What’s it like to work at Monroe Truck Equipment?

It’s no secret that our team members have been the key to Monroe Truck Equipment’s success in the work truck industry.

Our team has helped customers across the nation grow their businesses, improve safety and infrastructure, and serve their communities for over 60 years.

Using our mission, vision, and core values to guide us, our team is passionate about the truck equipment we manufacture. Our team strives to show up daily and do our best. We value teamwork and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards to achieve excellence.

Together, we help move our communities forward.

As a member of the Monroe Truck Equipment team, we want you to grow with us. Our team is made up of hard-working people, many of whom have been with us for years.

We prioritize recognition, and help our team members thrive through continuous education and mentorship. There is a path for career advancement and development in every position and we are dedicated to giving back to the community, our team members, and their families.

Our Employees Say It Best

Come Work With Me

“I started here at 19, not knowing what I wanted to do and 20 years later, it has turned into a great career. I’ve met many great people, and I love coming in knowing that our team satisfies customers every day through quality products.”

-Jim, 20 years, Shop Supervisor

What It’s Like to be a Welder

“I chose Monroe because I always liked their truck bodies when I saw them on the road. I stay because I like the variety of different welding projects I get to work on and being able to see them going down the road.”

-Jeremy, 15 years, Welder

Why I’ve Spent My Career at Monroe

“I stay with Monroe because of the great people. It’s very satisfying when you enjoy the people you work with. It’s fun seeing all of our different products and it’s very rewarding seeing the finished product go out the door.”

-Mandy, 27 years, Logistics Specialist

Monroe Company Culture and Community Commitment

Monroe Truck Equipment has become the industry-leading truck and trailer equipment company it is today thanks to our dedicated, hardworking team and community support.

We don’t just talk about supporting our people, we act on it. Whether it be through continued education and training or one of our many community programs and initiatives. Working on the Monroe team, there will always be an opportunity to grow, learn, and give back.

Join our team to experience our company culture.

Health and wellbeing are our priority. Monroe Truck Equipment offers a competitive wage and benefits package including:

401K with Company Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Monroe Truck Equipment. To view the Machine-Readable Files, click on the URL provided here: https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/

Make Your Career Move with Monroe:

Location: Litchfield, MN

Job Id:2605

# of Openings:1

A Welder is responsible for assembly, securing and welding metal parts using a pulse MIG welder, operating overhead hoists or cranes, using hand tools appropriate for the job. They will also read and interpret blueprints of a complex nature, fabricating and welding metal components according to specifications and with little supervision. A Welder will also apply appropriate welding techniques to produce quality welds.

Responsibilities:

• Follow Blueprints to create quality products.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise on the shop floor and confer with supervisors and production personnel to resolve problems, keeping projects moving forward for the best outcome.
• Prepare products to be welded by reading blueprints and utilizing fixturing.
• Ensure all equipment is in good repair, properly set up, and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use, including mandatory PPE.
• Responsible for identifying and moving all finished products to the proper location within the shop using a forklift, if trained.
• Operate manual wire feed welders and automatic welders while utilizing appropriate welding wire, heat, arc, speed, depth, and weld bead size.
• Proficient welds in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead, and down.
• Perform inspections as required by standards.

Qualifications:

• MIG welding experience required. Pulse welding experience preferred.
• Prior fabrication background preferred.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs without assistance from various positions.
• Ability to use cranes and hoists.
• Ability to safely use hand, air, pneumatic, and power tools, and machinery.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions presented in English.
• 401K with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.