Welder - 1st Shift
$48,000–$48,000 year
On-siteAvalon, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Operate welding equipment to fuse aluminum, steel, and galvanneal components while building and assembling finished truck bodies, spending approximately 80% of time on assembly and 20% on welding. Interpret blueprints to deliver precise welds, operate heavy equipment like saws to prepare materials, and perform machine setup and preventative maintenance. Inspect every weld for defects to ensure top-tier quality standards and strictly adhere to safety policies and protocols. This role includes a $4,000 bonus and on-demand pay. Candidates must pass a weld test, have at least six months of welding experience, and possess proficiency in mild steel and galvanneal materials. Morgan Truck Body promotes 100% of production leaders from within, offering a path to leadership starting in this hands-on manufacturing position.
Required Qualifications
- Must successfully pass a weld test to demonstrate skill and quality
- Proficient in welding mild steel and galvanneal materials
- Minimum of 6 months welding experience or completion of welding school training
- Solid grasp of basic math, tape measurement, and computer skills essential for precision
- Basic experience with hand tools to support welding tasks
- Able to accurately understand and apply measurements on the job
- Competent in reading and interpreting blueprints for specialized welding applications
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be available for 1st shift
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
- Must be able to perform physical movements like bending, squatting, reaching overhead, and occasionally crawling in tight spaces
- Must be able to stand for extended periods
- Must be able to walk
- Must be able to use hands to operate tools and equipment with precision
- Must be able to talk and listen as part of a safety-focused, team-driven environment
- Must be able to climb ladders
- Must be able to work at heights
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in manufacturing
- Previous experience working on truck bodies
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