Welder

PJ Trailers Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401K with company match

Sign-on/Retention Bonus

Paid Vacation

Job summary

PJ Trailers Inc. Texas facility in Sumner, TX is seeking a Welder to fabricate, assemble and weld metal components for trailers according to blueprints and SOPs.

You will read drawings, select equipment, set up welds and inspect finished work to ensure quality and adherence to standards. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a safe working space while following 5S guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings and take measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Set up welding equipment according to specifications.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions.
• Prepare trailers and components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces to discover flaws.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment following 5S and safety standards.

Skills

Safe working environment

Drug screening

Age 18+

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Angle grinders

Job description

# WelderPJ Texas Mfg Facility - Sumner, TX 75486## OverviewLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayCategoryManufacturing## 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