Welding / Fabrication Specialist

Summit Body & Equipment, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Body & Equipment, Inc. is seeking a Welder for their Production Department in Portland, OR. This is a dynamic position with varied tasks including MIG and TIG welding, operating machinery, and fabricating parts. Candidates should have previous experience in welding or manufacturing, the ability to lift 75 lbs consistently, and a valid driver's license. The role includes a 90–120 day training period before transitioning to full-time work at a new facility in Ridgefield, WA.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.
• Previous experience in welding, manufacturing, or other related fields.
• Lift, carry, push and pull 75 lbs. consistently.
• Must have your own transportation and valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Operate a press brake, metal notcher, punch and shear.
• Cut to size various materials including steel, aluminum, and wood.
• Convert and form raw material from sheets to various parts.
• Read detailed blueprints and production orders.
• Fabricate and assemble rear frames and roll-up doors.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding using mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

Skills

Welding

Manufacturing experience

Ability to operate machinery

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Hood

3/8" Air Impact

3/8" Air Drill

Socket Set

Adjustable Wrenches

Screwdriver Set

Combination Wrench Set

Cordless Drill and Impact Driver

Tape Measure

Job description

Summit Truck Body is an Employee-Owned Company that has served the commercial truck and transportation industry in Portland for over 35 years! We build and mount dry van truck bodies, flatbeds and refrigerated vans. We've tripled in size in four years and we are still growing. To support that growth, we are looking for a Welder to assist in our Production Department. A welder at Summit may weld flatbeds, frames, upfit truck bodies or assist with special projects. Typically, no two days are the same!

This position has 90–120 day training in our Portland, OR position before position becomes full-time in our brand new Ridgefield, WA manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate a press brake, metal notcher, punch and shear.
• Cut to size various materials using a cut list including steel, aluminum and wood.
• Convert and form raw material from sheets to various parts.
• Read a production order for lengths, widths and heights.
• Read and execute from detailed blueprints.
• Fabricate and assemble rear frames and roll-up doors.
• MIG and TIG welding. (We use mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.)
• Assist management with other various tasks as requested.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Experience or Education:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.
• Previous experience in welding, manufacturing, or other related fields.
• Lift, carry, push and pull 75 lbs. consistently. Ability to handle the physical workload.
• Must have your own transportation and valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment drug test.
• High-school diploma, GED or relevant experience.

Required Tooling:

• Welding Hood.
• 3/8" Air Impact
• 3/8" Air Drill
• Socket Set
• Adjustable Wrenches
• Screwdriver Set
• Combination Wrench Set, Standard and Metric
• Cordless Drill and Impact Driver
• Tape Measure

Summit Truck Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.