Welder Day Shift

Bwisetrailers; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking entry-level welders to join their team in Chambersburg, PA. Responsibilities include fitting and welding metal components, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and following work instructions. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, and appropriate training in welding is preferred. This full-time position offers a retention bonus and comprehensive benefits after 90 days of employment.

Benefits

Retention Bonus: $1,500

80 hours of Paid Time Off after 90 days

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, count, and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of metallurgy fundamentals related to welding.
• Appropriate training/certification in welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld metal components to assemble beds and frames.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to plan layout and welding operations.
• Monitor welding processes to prevent material distortion.

Skills

Welding

Metalworking

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Retention Bonus: $1,500 and 80 hours of Paid Time Off after the first 90 days of employment.

Job Summary

Lay out, fit, and weld metal components to assemble beds, frames, and small parts work orders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively observe and promote BWise safety standards
• Analyze drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications using measuring tools
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies using welding equipment
• Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisor
• Evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances with appropriate measuring instruments
• Remove rough spots from workpieces using portable grinder or hand file
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Ignite torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc
• Perform other duties as assigned by Welding Supervisor

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be capable of standing for entire shift and sitting for extended periods
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and demonstrate full range of motion for reaching, bending, kneeling, and stooping
• Exposed to extreme heat and cold depending on weather conditions
• Subject to dirt, dust, oil, welding fumes, electric shock, bright lights, UV radiation, burns, traffic hazards, and high noise levels

PPE Requirements

• Steel-toed or composite shoes
• Safety glasses
• Earplugs
• Gloves when handling materials
• Welding helmet (company does not provide helmet but provides all consumables including lenses)
• Grinding shield
• Welding sleeves

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, count, and communicate effectively
• Appropriate training/certification in welding or demonstrated ability through on-the-job experience
• Understanding of metallurgy fundamentals related to welding
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to interpret work instructions, prints, and specifications

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing