Veteran & Military Recruiting Opportunity: Welders

JB Poindexter & Co • Morgantown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder operates welding equipment to join aluminum, steel, and galvanneal components used to build truck bodies. The role involves preparing materials, setting up and maintaining machines, inspecting welds, and applying multiple welding methods while meeting safety and quality standards. This is an on-site, hands-on manufacturing position at one of the listed locations: Rydal, Georgia; Morgantown, Pennsylvania; Janesville, Wisconsin; Ehrenberg, Arizona; or Plainfield, Connecticut. The posting is specifically for current U.S. Armed Forces members, veterans, and transitioning service members, and Morgan Truck Body is a Department of Defense SkillBridge partner.

The company promotes production leaders from within, and many begin their leadership careers as welders or general laborers/assemblers. Training and certifications can help employees expand their skills and career opportunities.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a weld test demonstrating welding skill and quality.
• Proficiency welding mild steel and galvanneal materials.
• At least 6 months of welding experience or completion of welding school training.
• Basic math, tape measurement, and computer skills.
• Basic experience using hand tools.
• Ability to understand and apply measurements accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience working on truck bodies.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to weld metals to required specifications.
• Operate heavy equipment, including saws, to prepare materials.
• Set up machines and perform preventative maintenance.
• Inspect welds for defects and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Learn and apply multiple welding methods and earn certifications.
• Perform safety and quality checks.
• Follow and promote safety policies to protect yourself and the team.
• Weld aluminum, steel, and galvanneal components used in truck bodies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership development.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear.
• Competitive pay and a full benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED