Welder

PJ Trailers; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match – Sign-on/ Ret

Paid Vacation

Job summary

PJ Trailers is hiring an entry-level Welder at our Sumner, TX facility. The role involves fabricating, assembling, and welding metal components for trailers, following SOPs and blueprints. You will assist teammates, inspect welds for quality, and help maintain a safe, organized work area.

The position requires reading blueprints, setting up welding equipment, and working in a fast-paced environment. Expect long days with lifting up to 50 lbs and the possibility of a weld test during the

Qualifications

• Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
• Preferred – 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.

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.

Skills

Blueprints

Welding

Safety

Quality

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: PJ Texas Mfg Facility - Sumner, TX 75486 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Job Category: Manufacturing 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: 5:30am 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.

Benefits:

• 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