MIG Welder (1st Shift)

MIG Welder (1st Shift) Job Highlights

Company Profile

XL Specialized Trailers is a market-leading manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers for the construction, commercial, agricultural, wind energy, oil and gas, and custom style trailer markets.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a MIG Welder who will be responsible for assembling products using hand-held welding and flame-cutting equipment to join metal components following assembly instructions and procedures.

Educational Qualification

• The applicants should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• The candidates should have 1 year of welding experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies with hand-held welding equipment.
• Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Document actions by completing production, quality, and time forms.
• Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following operating procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Wear proper personal protective equipment.
• Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe work habits.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprints specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed components; conducting a self-inspection.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to work overtime as required including Saturdays.
• Basic understanding of Shop Math
• Proven ability to weld using MIG hand-held welder

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing.

Employer’s Statement

XL Specialized Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.