Weld Trainee

Reading Truck•Reading, PA

2d•$1•Onsite

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 role involves welding together structural (Aluminum and Galvanized Steel) metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions in flat, vertical or overhead positions. Responsibilities include monitoring welding processes to avoid issues like overheating or warping, completing inline quality inspections, and maintaining weld quality according to established guidelines. The position also requires completing welding station tasks within established tak time, cross-training on multiple welding workstations, and performing tasks in multiple stations to fill staffing gaps. Recognizing, setting up, and operating hand and power tools, including welding equipment, is also a key part of the role.

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.