RTB - Weld Trainee: 3rd shift

Reading Truck • Reading, PA

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About The Position

A Weld Trainee provides welding support as part of a team working on standard and/or special assembled service bodies, as well as small parts. The trainee receives instruction in multiple departments to learn how the plant operates and build skills for potential growth into a General Welder. The training period may vary from 3 to 6 months, depending on training-program availability.

The role involves welding structural aluminum and galvanized-steel components according to blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions, and completing related fitting, positioning, and quality-inspection tasks. Trainees cross-train on multiple welding workstations and may work at different stations to fill staffing gaps.

Requirements

• Ability to pass tape-measure testing.
• Ability to read blueprints, if applicable to the line.

Nice To Haves

• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural aluminum and galvanized-steel 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 component parts to achieve the required configuration and position for welding.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials.
• Complete inline quality inspections and maintain weld quality in accordance with established guidelines.
• Complete welding-station tasks according to established takt time, when applicable.
• Cross-train on multiple welding workstations and perform tasks at different stations when needed to fill staffing gaps.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools, including welding equipment.
• Train in multiple departments to learn plant operations and develop skills for growth into a General Welder.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Footwear, eyewear, and safety equipment discount program.
• Paid training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed