Welder - 1st Shift

JB Poindexter & Co • Janesville, WI

6d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Truck Body is hiring a first-shift Welder in Janesville, Wisconsin, to weld aluminum, steel, and galvanneal components used in truck bodies. The role involves producing precise, durable welds that meet customer and company specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position offers pay of $26.00–$29.90 per hour and a $4,000 bonus. On-demand pay is available.

The Welder operates welding equipment and heavy equipment such as saws, prepares materials, sets up and performs preventative maintenance on machines, and inspects welds for defects. The employee learns and applies multiple welding methods and may earn certifications. Morgan states that almost 100% of production leaders are promoted from within, with many beginning in this or a general laborer/assembler role.

Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing plant. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, operating tools and equipment, communicating with coworkers, lifting up to 35 pounds, and performing movements such as bending, squatting, overhead reaching, occasional crawling, repetitive hand tasks, and climbing ladders or working at heights.

Morgan Truck Body describes its workplace values as celebrating people, leading with integrity, delivering results, and working with passion. The company says it is committed to a respectful, supportive, inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
• Understand and accurately apply measurements.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 accurately to customer and company specifications.
• Operate heavy equipment, including 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 pursue welding certifications.
• Perform safety and quality checks.
• Follow and promote safety policies to protect yourself and coworkers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership development.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear.
• $4,000 bonus.
• On-demand pay.

What This Job Offers

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