Welder

Kids for the Future; Platte (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing Plan

HSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Aflac supplemental options

Job summary

TRAIL-EZE is seeking a skilled Welder to join our manufacturing team in Mitchell, SD. You will fabricate, assemble and repair metal components for heavy-haul trailers while upholding high standards for quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

Starting pay is based on experience. Join a family-owned company with strong values and opportunities for career growth, with a 4-day daytime schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Experience in welding fabrication preferred.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Lift and move materials safely with PPE.
• Learn and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal components using welding equipment.
• Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read blueprints and work instructions on an iPad.
• Maintain tolerances and quality standards.
• Operate tools and machinery safely.
• Inspect welds and repair as needed.
• Work 4-day daytime schedule and be a dependable team member.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Welding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Lifting and handling

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

• Location 27492 South Dakota 45,Platte, SD, 57369,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Jon Hohmann

Description

Join the TRAIL-EZE family! Founded in 1963 and proudly family-owned in Mitchell, SD, TRAIL-EZE has been building quality trailers for over 60 years. We value hard work, craftsmanship, teamwork, and our employees—the foundation of everything we do. Come be part of a company where your skills are appreciated, your contributions matter, and your career can grow.

Job Summary:

TRAIL-EZE is seeking a skilled and dependable Welder to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal components used in the construction of heavy-haul trailers while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

Starting pay is based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricate and assemble metal components using welding equipment and gas torches
• Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions using an iPad
• Maintain required tolerances and quality standards
• Position and secure materials using tables, jigs, clamps, fixtures, bolts, and tack welds
• Safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and related equipment
• Move workpieces, tools, and supplies manually or with overhead cranes
• Grind, finish, and prepare completed products
• Inspect welded surfaces and structures to identify defects or quality concerns
• Repair or replace damaged components by removing and installing new parts as needed
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area
• Work independently while also being a dependable member of the team

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous welding and fabrication experience is preferred
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper PPE use
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials as required
• Willingness to learn new skills and grow within the company

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing/shop environment
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and physical activity
• Ability to work safely around welding processes, metal materials, and industrial equipment
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and machinery
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials as required
• Ability to work around and safely operate overhead cranes
• Competitive pay with starting pay based on experience
• 4-day work week with daytime hours
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Supplemental insurance options through Aflac, including Accident, Cancer, and Hospital policies
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and skill development

Why TRAIL-EZE?

• Family-owned company with a proud 60+ year history
• Build quality heavy-haul trailers that customers rely on across the country
• Work alongside skilled craftsmen who take pride in what they build
• Enjoy a consistent Monday–Thursday daytime schedule
• Training and opportunities to develop your skills
• Be part of a team where your skills and contributions are valued
• Build a rewarding, long-term career with TRAIL-EZE

Equal Opportunity Employer

TRAIL-EZE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.