Welder - 1st Shift

Mordan Truck • Rydal, GA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Truck Body is hiring a Welder in Rydal, Georgia, for a first-shift role paying $24.00–$26.40 per hour. The position may transfer to second shift later due to business demands. The Welder operates welding equipment to join aluminum, steel, and galvanneal components used in truck bodies, helping produce durable products that meet customer and company requirements. The role also involves preparing materials, setting up and maintaining machines, inspecting welds, applying multiple welding methods, and following safety and quality standards. The company notes that production leaders are promoted from within and that many begin their leadership careers in this role or in general laborer/assembler roles.

This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced manufacturing plant. It requires extended periods of standing and walking, use of hands to operate tools and equipment, communication with coworkers, lifting up to 35 pounds, and movements including bending, squatting, overhead reaching, and occasional crawling. Repetitive hand tasks, ladder climbing, and working at heights are also part of the role.

Morgan Truck Body is part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family and describes its workplace as committed to respect, support, empowerment, and equal opportunity.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a weld test demonstrating welding skill and quality.
• Be proficient in welding mild steel and galvanneal materials.
• Have at least 6 months of welding experience or have completed welding school training.
• Have a solid grasp of basic math, tape measurement, and computer skills.
• Have basic experience with hand tools.
• Accurately understand and apply measurements.
• Be competent in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be able to stand for extended periods, walk, use hands to operate tools and equipment, talk and listen regularly, lift up to 35 pounds, bend, squat, reach overhead, occasionally crawl, perform repetitive hand tasks, climb ladders, and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to weld metals precisely according to customer and company requirements.
• Operate heavy equipment such as saws to prepare materials.
• Set up machines and perform preventative maintenance to support efficient production.
• Inspect welds for defects and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Learn and apply multiple welding methods and earn certifications.
• Conduct safety and quality checks.
• Follow and promote safety policies to protect yourself and your team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership development.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear.
• On-demand pay.

What This Job Offers

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