Weld Technician

PJ Trailers Inc.; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers Inc. in Sumner, TX is seeking a Weld Technician to lead welding quality and process improvements. You will conduct weld audits, verify equipment settings, and troubleshoot issues, while coordinating with QC and production teams to ensure weld integrity.

The role demands strong welding experience and prior supervisory/ training background, with AWS certification preferred. Join a company known for its durable trailers and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Weld audits: Audit structural and A surface welds 2x per day, every weld line; Correct and coach as needed; Document non-conforming welds in daily audit report; Communicate with QC inspectors to resolve weld issues.

Skills

Welding

Supervision

Education

AWS Certified (preferred)

5+ years welding experience

Job description

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.

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.

At PJ Trailers in Sumner, TX the Weld Technician is responsible for:

Weld Audits

• Audit structural and A 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