Welder - 3rd Shift

The Reading Truck Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the work truck industry as a Welder/Weld Trainee, where you will play a crucial role in assembling service bodies and small parts. This position offers the chance to work with aluminum and galvanized steel, using your skills to ensure high-quality welding and adherence to safety standards. With over 65 years of experience, the company provides a dynamic environment for growth and development. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan with company match. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work with trucks, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discounts

Paid Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and pass tape measure testing.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural metal components as specified by blueprints.
• Monitor welding processes to maintain quality and avoid defects.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Manufacturing Experience

Tape Measure Proficiency

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Posted Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM

How You Will Make an Impact

A Welder/ Weld Trainee provides welding support as part of a team working on either Standard and/or Special assembled service bodies as well as small parts.

The Nuts and Bolts

1. Weld together structural (Aluminum and Galvanized Steel) metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
2. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt components parts to obtain required configuration and positions for welding.
3. Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
4. Complete inline quality inspection of work and maintain weld quality in accordance to established quality guidelines.
5. Complete welding station tasks in accordance to established task time (if applicable).
6. Cross train on multiple welding workstations and perform required tasks in multiple stations when needed to fill staffing gaps.
7. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools including welding equipment.

Required Credentials

1. Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
2. Ability to pass tape measure testing.
3. Ability to read blueprints (if applicable to the line).

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

1. Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life.
2. 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
3. Tuition Reimbursement.
4. 10 paid holidays.
5. Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program.
6. Paid Training and Development Programs.

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.