Welding Trainee (1st Shift) — Hands-On Metal Fabrication

Reading Truck Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

10 holidays

Job summary

Reading Truck Group in Reading, PA is seeking a Weld Trainee for 1st shift focused on supporting welding for standard and special service bodies, and small parts. You will work as part of a team to weld aluminum and galvanized steel to exact specifications.

Responsibilities include clamping, tack-welding, grinding, and monitoring weld quality while maintaining cycle times. Cross-training across stations and operating welding equipment are expected in this entry-level role.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to pass tape measure testing.
• Ability to read blue print (if applicable to the line).

Responsibilities

• Weld together structural aluminum and galvanized steel components as specified by blueprints or work orders.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt components to achieve required configuration.
• Monitor welding processes to avoid overheating, warping, or distortion.
• Perform inline quality inspections and maintain weld quality according to guidelines.
• Complete welding station tasks in line with takt time where applicable.
• Cross-train on multiple welding stations to fill staffing gaps.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools including welding equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Tape measure testing

Blueprint reading

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Reading Truck Group in Reading, PA is seeking a Weld Trainee for 1st shift focused on supporting welding for standard and special service bodies, and small parts. You will work as part of a team to weld aluminum and galvanized steel to exact specifications.

Responsibilities include clamping, tack-welding, grinding, and monitoring weld quality while maintaining cycle times. Cross-training across stations and operating welding equipment are expected in this entry-level role.