1st and 2nd Shift Welder / Fabricator

Wil-Ro•Gallatin, TN

About The Position

Wil-Ro, Inc. manufactures truck bodies for landscaping, hauling, construction, equipment distribution, and farming. The Welder / Fabricator performs MIG welding and related fabrication work on steel components according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications, while meeting quality and safety standards. This is a full-time position available on either first shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) or second shift (2:15 p.m.–10:45 p.m.). Pay is based on experience. The work is physically demanding and involves prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and twisting; climbing; working at heights or in confined spaces; and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The role requires continuous use of hands and arms and wearing required personal protective equipment. Work environments may include heat, sparks, fumes, noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
Ability to safely perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication to specifications and quality standards.
Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
Reliable attendance and ability to perform physically demanding work regularly.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and twist.
Ability to repeatedly and safely climb ladders, stairs, platforms, and structures.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at various heights.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to maintain the body positions needed for overhead, horizontal, vertical, and confined-space welding.
Ability to continuously use hands and arms to operate welding equipment, grinders, and hand tools.
Ability to wear required PPE, including welding helmets, gloves, respirators, safety glasses, and protective clothing.
Ability to work around heat, sparks, fumes, noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

MIG weld steel components according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Safely perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication activities in accordance with specifications and quality standards.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and regularly perform physically demanding work.

Benefits

Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% of salary after one year.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, 50% sponsored by Wil-Ro for employee-only coverage after 90 days.
Company-paid life insurance after 90 days.
Company-paid disability insurance, 50% after 90 days.
Annual reimbursement for an eye exam and prescription eyeglasses.
Supplemental insurance, including short- and long-term disability, available after 90 days.
10 days (80 hours) of paid vacation annually.
9 paid holidays annually.
4 paid personal days annually, with 2 available after 90 days and 2 after 180 days.
Cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month.
Tuition reimbursement up to the federal limit after 90 days.
Gym membership reimbursement of 50% or up to $40 per month after 90 days.
One paid volunteer day annually.
Company-provided uniforms.
Paid maternity and paternity leave after 90 days.
Team member referral program offering up to $250 for referring a team member.
Team member truck body purchase program after 90 days.