Welder Night Shift

BWise Trailers; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motor vehicle manufacturing is seeking a Night Shift Welder. The role involves laying out, fitting, and welding metal components while adhering to safety standards. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and be certified in welding or demonstrate relevant experience. An excellent benefits package, including a $1,500 retention bonus and paid time off, is offered.

Benefits

Retention Bonus of $1,500

80 hours of Paid Time Off after 90 days

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Training or certification in welding or proven ability from experience.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld metal components as per specifications.
• Monitor welding processes to ensure weld quality and prevent defects.
• Perform other welding tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Welding

Safety Standards

Blueprint Reading

Metallic Materials Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Equipment

Measuring Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Welder Night Shift role at BWise Trailers.

Retention Bonus of $1,500 and 80 hours of Paid Time Off after the first 90 days of employment.

Job Summary

Lay out, fit, and weld metal components to assemble beds, frames, and small parts work orders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Observe and promote BWise safety standards.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using measuring tools.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies using welding equipment.
• Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisor.
• Evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances with appropriate measuring instruments.
• Remove rough spots from workpieces using a portable grinder or hand file.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ignite torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to achieve desired flame or arc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Welding Supervisor.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Stand for entire shift and sit for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; demonstrate full range of motion.
• Work in extreme heat or cold depending on weather.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, oil, fumes, electric shock, bright lights, UV radiation, burns, traffic hazards, and high noise levels.

PPE Requirements

• Steel-toed or composite shoes
• Safety glasses
• Earplugs
• Gloves when handling materials
• Welding helmet (company does not provide helmet but provides consumables)
• Grinding shield
• Welding sleeves

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, count, and communicate effectively.
• Training/certification in welding or demonstrated ability from previous experience.
• Understanding of metallurgy fundamentals related to welding.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to understand work instructions, prints, and specifications.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing