Welder/Fabricator

ARE; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RealTruck is seeking a Welder/Fabricator for its trailer production team. The role focuses on MIG welding and building custom trailers used to transport ARE products. Ideal candidates have MIG welding experience and are comfortable working with steel and aluminum.

Join a team that builds premium truck accessory solutions while adhering to safety standards and meeting project timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior MIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Prior trailer fabrication experience a plus.
• Ability to read detailed drawings and work with steel and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate components for custom trailers.
• Read drawings, determine sizes, layouts and dimensions.
• Assemble metal parts with hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures.
• Repair trailers to meet safety standards and fix flooring and chassis.
• Install wiring and airlines on trailers.
• Maintain quality and safety throughout fabrication.

Skills

MIG welding

Metal fabrication

Trailer fabrication

Tools

MIG welder

TIG welder

Plasma cutter

Oxy/acetylene torch

Job description

4-Day Work Week Monday - Thursday Day Shift 5:00am-3:30pm!

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination for accessories tailored to trucks, Jeep®, Bronco®, and off-road enthusiasts worldwide. With over 5,000 associates operating from 72 facilities across four continents, we are proud to deliver innovative, high-quality products that elevate the driving experience.

We are excited to share a new opportunity within RealTruck for a Welder/Fabricator to join our specialized trailer production team supporting ARE, the industry leader in fiberglass, aluminum, and tonneau truck caps and covers. ARE, a key brand within RealTruck, is known for its premium truck caps and covers. To support the delivery of these products, we build custom trailers in-house—and we’re looking for skilled professionals to help us do it.

Position Overview:

Welder/Fabricator This is a specialized fabrication role focused on building custom trailers used to transport ARE products. The ideal candidate will have experience in MIG welding and be comfortable working with both steel and aluminum materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works from detailed or rough drawings to determine sizes, configurations, layouts, and dimensions needed to fabricate and build components of trailers and a variety of tools, equipment, and fixtures needed by shipping and transportation.
• Perform MIG welding on steel and aluminum components.
• Assemble metal parts using hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures.
• Perform needed repairs on trailers to meet ODOT and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including repairing and installing sheet metal and flooring, welding chassis and framework, repairing doors and painting.
• Installs, repairs and/or replaces wiring and airlines on trailers.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met throughout the fabrication process.
• Collaborate with team members to meet goals and timelines.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in MIG welding and metal fabrication. Prior trailer fabrication experience is a plus.
• Ability to use all types of hand and power tools, such as, vice grips, clamping tools, drills and drill presses, grinders, chop saw, miter saw, MIG and TIG welders, stick welders, oxygen/acetylene torch kit, plasma cutter, and sanders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and best practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and overhead cranes.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds above your head.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a welding job—it’s a chance to be part of a team that builds the backbone of our delivery system for some of the most recognized truck accessories in the market. You’ll work in a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills contribute directly to the success of our products and customer satisfaction.

Thank you for helping us build the future of RealTruck—one trailer at a time.

About RealTruck

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

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