Weld Technician

PJ Trailers•Tigertown, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion. At PJ Trailers in Sumner, TX the Weld Technician is responsible for conducting weld audits, verifying welding equipment settings and functionality, and reviewing prints/weld maps to ensure weld integrity.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years welding experience
2-3 years of Supervisor and training experience

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified

Responsibilities

Audit structural and A surface welds 2x per day, every weld line.
Correct and coach welders and leads as needed.
Document any non-conforming welds into a daily audit report to be submitted to the Quality, Production and Plant managers.
Communicate with QC inspectors to solve any weld issues coming through finish.
Verify welder settings per standard.
Check gas mixes are to standard.
Troubleshoot welding equipment issues.
Knowledge of welder power supply.
Check consumables are installed correctly.
Verify there are no bare grounds or damaged leads and guns.
Review and verify prints/weld maps.
Weld integrity testing.
Audit Weld PPE.
Audit Proper Body and Hand Placement.