Welder 1

Big Tex Trailers; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Welder to perform welding applications on various trailer types under supervision. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred technical training. Responsibilities include visual inspections, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety standards while completing assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Preferred: Technical courses or welding training.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding applications and inspections.
• Read blueprints and diagnose welding issues.
• Complete safety reports and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Welding Specifications

Repair Welding

Communication

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Technical Courses or Welding Training

Tools

Fabrication Equipment

Plasma Cutters

Welding Tools

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 involving metal components of trailers including Utility, Cargo, Gooseneck, Flatbed, and Dump trailers. Responsible for visual and in-process inspections, reading blueprints, diagnosing welding issues, supporting team objectives, and passing welding qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform work safely and report unsafe practices.
• Learn and understand layout, assembly, and welding procedures.
• Complete reports related to scrap, safety, quality, work orders, and inventory.
• Secure parts with bolts, clamps, and tack welds.
• Assemble parts by bolting when required.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and recognize team lifting opportunities.
• Learn repair techniques such as dismantling and reshaping parts.
• Use fabrication equipment like plasma cutters and welding tools.
• Inspect welds, set up welds, and read drawings.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot welding problems, adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Preferred: Technical courses or welding training through vocational institutes or military.
• Strong understanding of blueprints, welding specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to use measurement devices like squares and tape measures.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with repair welds and fabrication equipment.
• Basic math skills for fabrication calculations.
• Learn to operate fabrication support equipment like cranes and hoists.