Welder - 3rd Shift

JB Poindexter & Co; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welder/Weld Trainee to join their dynamic team. This role involves welding structural components from aluminum and galvanized steel, ensuring quality and precision in every task. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, honing your skills while contributing to the production of high-quality service bodies. With over 65 years of industry leadership, this company offers a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about welding and eager to be part of a growing team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount

Paid Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred for this welding role.
• Ability to read blueprints and pass tape measure testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural components as specified by blueprints and instructions.
• Monitor welding processes to maintain quality and avoid material distortion.
• Cross train on multiple welding workstations as needed.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Manufacturing Experience

Tape Measure Testing

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

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

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

Required Credentials

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

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program.
• 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.