Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder Job Description

This role focuses on welding all required parts and joints of trailers in strict accordance with engineering specifications. You will perform MIG welding on steel and aluminum components, working in flat and vertical positions, and contribute directly to the fabrication and production of highquality trailers.

• MIG weld steel and aluminum trailer parts in line with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Perform MIG welding in flat and vertical positions, ensuring strong, clean, and consistent welds.
• Accurately read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and tape measures to complete welds and assemblies.
• Set up welding equipment at Welder #1 station, including preparing tools, materials, and fixtures.
• Use an overhead crane to pick up and position beams in the setup area safely and efficiently.
• Pick up cross members from tables at the setup station and tack weld them onto beams.
• Use an overhead crane to pick up suspensions and place them on beams in the correct location.
• Weld the suspension buckets onto beams, maintaining proper alignment and weld integrity.
• Pick up landing gear and position it onto beams according to layout and specifications.
• Tack weld landing gear braces onto beams to secure landing gear assemblies.
• Bolt landing gear onto braces using a pneumatic impact gun, ensuring tight and secure connections.
• Pick up the king pin nest with an overhead crane and weld it onto the front of beams.
• Weld the front skirt onto the front of beams, following specified weld patterns.
• Weld K braces and V braces onto beams to reinforce trailer structure.
• Weld tank brackets onto the trailer as required by the build configuration.
• Weld backing plates when necessary, ensuring proper fit and structural support.
• Set up welding equipment at Welder #2 station, including floor sills and side rails.
• Pick up floor sills and slide them into designated holes in preparation for welding.
• Set side rails into the turn jig and clamp them using pneumatic clamps to hold position.
• Weld all floor sills to the beams, maintaining correct spacing and alignment.
• Weld tail skirt, bumper, winch track, midturn bracket, and side rail braces onto the trailer.
• Move trailers from the Setup #2 station to the Turn Fixture Welding Station using an overhead crane.
• Use the sliding trailer securement handle to place pins and bolted nuts to secure trailers in the turn jig.
• Lock trailer positioning using an airactivated valve handle to keep the trailer straight and stable.
• Complete any remaining welding on the trailer at the turn fixture station, including touchups and additional structural welds.
• Perform onsite weld tests such as Tjoint welds, flat welds, and welds on trailer components, and potentially weld using a turn jig.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating overhead cranes, pneumatic tools, and welding equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and care for tools, fixtures, and welding equipment.
• Collaborate with production and fabrication teams to meet quality, safety, and production targets.

• Proficiency in MIG welding on steel and aluminum trailer parts.
• Ability to perform MIG welding in flat and vertical positions with consistent quality.
• Strong mechanical skills for working with trailer components and assemblies.
• Basic math skills for measurements, layout, and fitup.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Ability to interpret weld symbols and blueprints to perform correct welds and assemblies.
• Capability to pass a specified onsite weld test, including Tjoint welds, flat welds, and welds on trailer components.
• Experience with aluminum welding and MIG welding processes.
• Experience using overhead cranes to move and position large trailer components safely.
• Experience using pneumatic tools, including pneumatic impact guns and pneumatic clamps.
• Ability to work in a production and fabrication environment, meeting quality and output expectations.

• Welding experience preferred in a trailer, fabrication, or production setting.
• Formal welding training or education is preferred.
• Experience with TIG welding, flux core welding, and stainless steel welding is an asset.
• Experience with fitting and fabrication of structural components.
• Comfort working with turn jigs and other welding fixtures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing highquality welds.
• Strong focus on safety when using overhead cranes, welding equipment, and pneumatic tools.

You join a production environment where skilled trades are valued and craftsmanship directly contributes to the quality of the final product. The workplace emphasizes safety, structured processes, and reliable equipment, giving you the tools and support to perform at a high level. You gain handson experience with complex trailer assemblies and welding fixtures, with opportunities to refine and broaden your welding skills over time.

This position operates in a fabrication and production facility focused on trailer manufacturing. You work primarily at welding stations and turn fixtures, using MIG welding equipment, overhead cranes, pneumatic impact guns, pneumatic clamps, and standard measuring tools such as tape measures. The role involves handling large steel and aluminum components, working around cranes and jigs, and following established safety procedures. Work is typically performed on the shop floor in a structured, processdriven environment, where productivity and quality standards guide daily activities. Appropriate work attire is required to ensure safety and protection while welding and operating equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Haleyville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $27.40 - $27.40/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Haleyville, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Haleyville,AL.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.