Weld Trainee: 1st shift

JB Pointdexter & Co•Reading, PA

About The Position

A Welder/ Weld Trainee provides welding support as part of a team working on either Standard and/or Special assembled service bodies as well as small parts. The Nuts and Bolts Weld together structural (Aluminum and Galvanized Steel) metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions in flat, vertical or overhead positions. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt components parts to obtain required configuration and positions for welding. Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Complete inline quality inspection of work and Maintain weld quality in accordance to established quality guidelines Complete welding station tasks in accordance to established tak time (if applicable). Cross train on multiple welding workstations and perform required tasks in multiple stations when needed to fill staffing gaps. At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Requirements

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) metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt components parts to obtain required configuration and positions for welding.
Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Complete inline quality inspection of work and Maintain weld quality in accordance to established quality guidelines
Complete welding station tasks in accordance to established tak time (if applicable).
Cross train on multiple welding workstations and perform required tasks in multiple stations when needed to fill staffing gaps.
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools including welding equipment.