Fitter/Welder - Heavy Manufacturing

Kinetic Custom Trailers • Waco, TX

4d • $22 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Welder to join our heavy manufacturing team. You will play a key role in fabricating custom trailer components, ensuring weld quality, and maintaining production efficiency in a fast-paced shop environment. You will be responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to the drawings and specifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication environment.
• Flux or Metal Core welding experience highly preferred.
• Ability to accurately measure within specified tolerances highly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders highly preferred.
• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal.
• Basic maintenance of equipment
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Strong Team Player

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with trailer manufacturing or related products is highly desired but not required.
• Trade school, college, weld experience, or a combination
• CWI credentials a strong plus (additional compensation may be provided)
• AWS Certified Welder (CW) – D1.1 (Structural Steel) focus

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on heavy gauge steel using GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes.
• Lay out and cut complex subassemblies and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Fit and complete final welds and/or multi-pass welds in compliance with AWS D1.1 welding codes.
• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Conduct routine inspection of welds and participate in quality assurance protocols by maintaining complete required records.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to meet project timelines.
• Complete other duties as required including helping to train other employees as needed on new tasks.
• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements at all times, work safely every day and encourage all team members to do the same.
• Provide training and assistance to other employees as assigned and willing to cross train.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $21.75 - 35.00/hour, based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• Advancement into specialized trailer assembly, quality control, or supervisory roles
• Work in a collaborative, continuous improvement-focused production shop
• Full-time, permanent position with consistent hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED