Welder

PJ Trailers; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401K with company match

Sign-on/Retention bonus

Paid Vacation

Job summary

PJ Trailers is seeking a Welder in Sumner, TX. The role involves fabricating, assembling, and welding metal components on trailers, reading blueprints, and inspecting welds for quality.

You will support a team and work in a fast-paced environment with lifting up to 50 lbs and overhead work for extended periods. Applicants must pass a weld test (vertical, horizontal, overhead) and a drug screen, be at least 18, and comply with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Must pass vertical, horizontal and overhead weld tests.
• Preferred - High School degree, diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings to plan layout and procedures.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following 5S and safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality-minded welding

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Industrial welding experience (2–3 years)

Job description

Summary

The position of a Welder is of great significance to our organization. This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various trailers to SOP’s/Blueprints/Knowledge /Foreman and/or Lead Instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of trailers. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

Hours

530am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday

Weld test can be administered Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain all company Quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a “Stop and Fix” mindset.
• Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S + Safety Standards.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Assist other welders in the completing of work to ensure work is completed as efficiently as possible
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Fast paced environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for 10 hrs.

Skills And Requirements

• Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass a vertical, horizontal and overhead weld test.

Education And Qualifications

• Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
• Preferred – 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401K with company match – Sign-on/Retention Bonus available!
• Paid Vacation