Weld Technician

PJ Trailers; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers in Sumner, TX is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor responsible for auditing welds and ensuring quality through effective coaching and documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in welding and AWS certification is preferred.

The role includes verifying welder settings, troubleshooting equipment issues, and conducting daily audits. The position offers an opportunity for those with strong supervisory and training skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding experience required.
• 2-3 years of supervisor and training experience preferred.
• AWS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit structural and surface welds 2x per day.
• Verify welder settings and troubleshoot equipment.
• Conduct weld integrity testing.

Skills

Welding supervision

Weld audits

Troubleshooting welding equipment

Training welders

Education

AWS Certified

Job description

Job Location

PJ Texas Mfg Facility - Sumner, TX 75486

Company Profile

American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion.

Job Responsibilities

• Weld Audits
  • Audit structural and surface welds 2x per day, every weld line.
  • Correct and coach as needed, welders and leads.
  • Document any non-conforming welds into a daily audit report to be submitted to the Quality, Production and Plant managers.
  • Communicate with QC inspectors to solve any weld issues coming through finish.
• Welding Equipment
  • Verify welder settings per standard.
  • Check gas mixes are to standard.
  • Troubleshoot welding equipment issues.
  • Knowledge of welder power supply.
  • Check consumables are installed correctly.
  • Verify there are no bare grounds or damaged leads and guns.
• Other
  • Review and verify prints/weld maps.
  • Weld integrity testing.
  • Audit Weld PPE.
  • Audit Proper Body and Hand Placement.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified preferred.
• Minimum 5 years welding experience.
• 2-3 years of Supervisor and training experience.