Welder/Fabricator

Interstate Companies, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Company‑Paid Life and Disability Ins.

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Interstate Assembly Systems is seeking a Fabrication Welder / Assembler to install and retrofit aftermarket hi-rail rail gear on commercial trucks and heavy equipment. This role requires welding, hydraulics, electrical work and truck equipment installation, based at our New Century, KS facility.

You will fabricate and assemble components, install hydraulic/electrical systems, read schematics, and test installations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fabrication, welding, truck upfitting, or heavy equipment assembly experience.
• Strong MIG welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install front and rear hi-rail gear assemblies on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks.
• Retrofit commercial vehicles for highway-to-rail operation.
• Fabricate, weld, and assemble mounting brackets, supports, and structural components.
• Install hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and high-pressure hose systems.
• Integrate electrical controls, sensors, safety alarms, and in‑cab switches.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Test, troubleshoot, and verify proper operation of completed installations.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Reading schematics

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Job description

Fabrication Welder / Assembler – Rail Gear Installation

Location: New Century, KS

Company: Interstate Assembly Systems

Interstate Assembly Systems is seeking an experienced Fabrication Welder / Assembler to install and retrofit aftermarket hi-rail (rail gear) systems on commercial trucks and heavy equipment. This position is ideal for a skilled fabricator with experience in welding, hydraulics, electrical systems, and truck equipment installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Install front and rear hi-rail gear assemblies on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks.
• Retrofit commercial vehicles for highway-to-rail operation.
• Fabricate, weld, and assemble mounting brackets, supports, and structural components.
• Install hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and high-pressure hose systems.
• Integrate electrical controls, sensors, safety alarms, and in‑cab switches.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Test, troubleshoot, and verify proper operation of completed installations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fabrication, welding, truck upfitting, or heavy equipment assembly experience.
• Strong MIG welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with rail gear manufacturers such as Harsco, DMF, or Rafna preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company‑Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities