Welder I

Kentucky Trailer; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Trailer is seeking a Welder I to join their team in Wixom, MI. This role requires specialized skills in welding techniques, blueprint reading, and tool operation in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a diploma or GED. The company fosters a culture of safety and teamwork, committed to delivering high-quality trailer solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Mig, Stick, and Arc welding experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use various hand and power tools.
• Good communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Weld and join materials together in a manufacturing environment.
• Assemble products using blueprints and shop drawings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the workspace.

Skills

Mig welding

Tig welding

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Presses

Job description

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Kentucky Trailer

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Kentucky Trailer is driven to be the best in the world at design, build and service solutions for specialty trailer, custom transport and mobilized business markets.

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, will be welding and joining materials together in a Manufacturing Environment. Will assemble products, utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic materials, and layout techniques, using hand tools, machines, and equipment using blueprints and shop drawings. Will perform any other duties as assigned. Must have experience with Mig and Tig for galvanized, aluminum and steel.

Responsibilities

• The Associate will work in a safe manner while wearing the appropriate safety equipment and reporting any unsafe condition or act.
• The Associate will be responsible for their area of the Shop for housekeeping and organization and will utilize clean up time assigned at the end of each day to do so.
• The Associate will be on the job as scheduled for start, stop and break times and accurately fill out the proper information on a Job Slip at the end of each day.
• The Associate will conduct themselves according to the Policies of the Company as provided in the Handbook including attendance, smoking, breaks, clean up, vacation, PTO, cell phones, etc.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years Mig, Stick and Arc welding experience
• Tig/Heliarc (Aluminum) Experience preferred.
• Fabrication/Layout Experience a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints/shop drawings to form pieces/assembly
• Use of all presses, hand and power tools and read a tape measure
• Basic Math & Measurement aptitude
• Problem solving skills
• Able to up to lift 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Criminal Background Check & Drug screen
• Diploma/GED
• Pre-employment Screening
• Able to perform repetitive tasks; high physical activity
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop, stand, reach, climb, twist and/or crawl
• Not afraid of heights
• Able to pass a weld test
• Good communication skills (read, write, speak, listen and understand work instructions).
• PPE: Steel-toes, hearing protection and safety glasses required at all times
  
  

EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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