Welder/Fabricator

Interstate Companies, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Life and Disability Insu

Job summary

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 in New Century, Kansas. You will weld, fabricate, and assemble components, and integrate hydraulic and electrical systems for reliable, highway-to-rail operation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding and fabrication skills, reads schematics and blueprints, and holds a valid driver's license.

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.

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

Truck upfitting

Reading drawings and schematics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Valid driver's license

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

Join Interstate Assembly Systems and help build specialized rail equipment that keeps critical infrastructure moving.