Welder I, 2nd Shift (TKM164)

Trail King Industries, Inc.; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A trailer manufacturing company in South Dakota is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in trailer assembly and welding. Responsibilities include performing high-quality welds, reading blueprints, and collaborating with the Lead Welder. Candidates should complete the internal weld training program and possess basic math skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with physical demands, including some lifting and crane operation.

Qualifications

• Must complete internal weld training program.
• Ability to use measuring tools accurately.
• Positive attitude and good work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling and welding trailers.
• Perform flat and horizontal welds according to standards.
• Read blueprints for trailers and assist Lead Welder.
• Operate cranes safely and efficiently.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Reading blueprints

Operating cranes

Basic math skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

About The Role

Assist in assembling and welding of trailers as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform flat and horizontal welds within acceptable limits set by TK standard.
• Read and understand blueprints for specified trailer.
• Assist Lead Welder in assigned stall to effectively and efficiently produce trailers.
• Perform minimal assembly procedures successfully.
• Operate over-head and jib cranes safely and efficiently.
• Maintain acceptable attendance per Company guidelines.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

Must successfully complete internal weld training program and possess the ability to use measuring tools and devices accurately. Ability to apply basic math skills with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Have a positive attitude, good work ethic and ability to work with others.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. At times, must use ladders to work at heights of up to 12 feet.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.