Welder - 1st Shift

JB Poindexter & Co • Plainfield, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder operates welding equipment to fuse aluminum, steel, and galvanneal components used to build truck bodies. The role involves preparing materials, setting up and maintaining machines, inspecting welds, following safety and quality requirements, and learning and applying multiple welding methods. The position is based in a fast-paced manufacturing plant in Plainfield, Connecticut, and offers opportunities for training, certification, and advancement, including promotion to production leadership.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a weld test demonstrating welding skill and quality.
• Proficiency in welding mild steel and galvanneal materials.
• At least 6 months of welding experience or completion of welding school training.
• Basic math, tape-measure, and computer skills.
• Basic experience using hand tools.
• Ability to understand and accurately apply measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, operate tools and equipment, lift up to 35 pounds, bend, squat, reach overhead, occasionally crawl in tight spaces, perform repetitive hand tasks, climb ladders, and work at heights.
• Ability to talk and listen regularly as part of the role.

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 welding machines and perform preventative maintenance.
• Inspect welds for defects and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Learn and apply multiple welding methods and earn certifications.
• Follow safety and quality checks and comply with all safety policies.
• Use tools and equipment to complete welding tasks.
• Communicate with team members in a safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and 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