Welder 1

Big Tex Trailers; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the trailer manufacturing industry is looking for a Welder who will perform welding applications for various types of trailers. The role includes ensuring weld quality and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably technical training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Technical courses or military welding training preferred.
• Strong understanding of blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding applications under supervision for various trailers.
• Inspect welds according to quality standards.
• Learn and use fabrication equipment like plasma cutters.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Repair welding

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Vocational training or military welding training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Big Tex Madill - Madill, OK

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description

About the Opportunity

Under direct supervision, performs welding applications for various trailers, including Utility, Cargo, Gooseneck, Flatbed, and Dump Trailers. Responsible for visual and in-process inspections according to quality standards, reading blueprints, troubleshooting welding issues, and supporting team objectives. Learns to pass welding tests and qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform work safely and report unsafe practices.
• Learn layout, assembly, and welding procedures.
• Complete reports related to scrap, safety, quality, work orders, inventory, and cycle counts.
• Secure parts with bolts, clamps, and tack welds for welding.
• Assemble parts by bolting as needed.
• Lift and bend regularly, up to 50 pounds, and recognize team lifting opportunities.
• Learn repair techniques including dismantling, straightening, reshaping, cutting, and reassembling parts.
• Use or learn to use fabrication equipment like plasma cutters and welding tools.
• Ensure weld quality, set up structural welds, and read drawings.
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting welding issues.
• Adhere to quality, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Preferred: Technical courses, vocational or technical training, or military welding training.
• Strong understanding of blueprints and welding specifications.
• Ability to read measuring devices like squares, levels, and tape measures.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience with repair welding using fabrication tools.
• Basic math skills for fabrication calculations.
• Learn to operate fabrication support equipment such as cranes and hoists.