Welding Technician — Heavy Manufacturing

Great Dane; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Great Dane in Huntsville, TN, is seeking a Welding Technician to join our production team. You will set gas, voltage, amperage and wire speed, weld in multiple positions including overhead, stage and finish parts, and ensure quality per SOPs.

We offer a four-day workweek (Mon–Thu) with overtime, choose 1st shift (6:00 AM–4:30 PM) or 2nd shift (4:30 PM–3:00 AM), pay range $22.25–$27.00 per hour with a $0.50 night premium, two weeks of paid vacation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Welding experience in a production setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing orders.
• Proficiency with measuring tools and tape measures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand 8–12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Dial in your machine—set gas, voltage, amperage, and wire speed.
• Execute welding in multiple positions, including overhead.
• Stage work: load raw materials, remove finished pieces and scrap.
• Finish parts: file, grind, and scrape to remove burrs and scale.
• Inspect work for conformance to SOPs and quality standards.
• Move materials safely and communicate with a crane operator.
• Maintain a clean work area and support routine tasks.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Pneumatic power tools

Grinders

Calipers

Job description

Ready to elevate your welding craft? Do you take pride in clean beads on flat, curved, vertical, and overhead joints? Are you energized by a production environment where safety and quality come first? Great Dane—an industry leader since 1900—is hiring a Welding Technician to help us meet growing demand for our trailers and truck bodies.

Imagine your fit

• You want steady, four-day workweeks (Monday–Thursday) with overtime opportunities.
• Pick your shift: 1st (6:00 AM–4:30 PM) or 2nd (4:30 PM–3:00 AM).
• Earn $22.25–$27.00 per hour, plus a +$0.50/hour premium on nights.
• Recharge with two weeks of paid vacation.

What if your day looked like this?

• Dial in your machine—set gas, voltage, amperage, and wire speed.
• Execute strong welds in multiple positions, including overhead.
• Stage work: load raw materials, remove finished pieces and scrap.
• Finish parts: file, grind, and scrape to remove burrs, scale, rust, and sharp edges.
• Straighten components—hammer out bends or warps to spec.
• Quality-check: verify with a straight edge or template; sort, mark, and tag completed work.
• Move materials safely—independently or by signaling a crane operator.
• Keep your cell, tools, and machines clean; support other routine tasks as needed.

Could this be you?

• Comfortable with pneumatic power tools and varied shop equipment.
• Reads a tape measure and other measuring tools accurately.
• Understands blueprints and manufacturing orders.
• Follows written and verbal instructions; communicates clearly in English.
• Stays organized, learns quickly, and can switch tasks while maintaining or exceeding production targets.
• Champions continuous improvement—minimizes scrap, reduces waste, and uses supplies efficiently.
• Owns quality—inspects personal work to SOPs.
• Finds and fixes problems quickly and safely.

Physical readiness

• Lift to 50 lbs repeatedly during 8–12 hour shifts.
• Stand and move on concrete for 8–12 hours; reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb ladders, work overhead, push, and pull.
• Maintain constant alertness; work safely and attentively.
• Maneuver large assemblies (up to 180 lbs) by pushing, pulling, and flipping into place.
• Mechanically inclined; works well with hands; follows supervisor direction.
• Capable of reading a tape measure and other gauges precisely.
• Aptitude to learn and retain the latest information.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Grow with a leader

With 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers nationwide, Great Dane offers a collaborative environment where Champions rise. We engineer durable, high-quality products and build careers that last.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions
• Pension Plan and 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Equal Opportunity

• Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer