Truck Upfit MIG Fabrication Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Build What Moves the World — Join PALFINGER in Trenton, NJ

Step onto our shop floor in Trenton and start your day reviewing drawings for a new truck upfit. You’ll prep materials, set up your station, and lay precise MIG welds to assemble sub-frames and mount equipment to spec. Throughout the day you’ll move between fabrication, installation, and inspection — always working safely, efficiently, and to AWS standards. Your craftsmanship will be the difference between good and exceptional.

• Execute MIG welding on sub-assemblies, full assemblies, and mounted truck equipment in alignment with AWS guidelines.
• Translate blueprints, specifications, SOPs, and work instructions into accurate, on-time installations.
• Operate and care for welding and fabrication tools, including oxy/acetylene and carbon arc cutting equipment, along with common hand and power tools.
• Verify weld quality and final installation integrity, meeting safety, quality, and dimensional requirements.
• Complete production records, contribute to continuous improvement, and uphold safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of technical experience and a solid mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on MIG welding and metal fabrication tool experience.
• Ability to read and apply blueprints, drawings, safety procedures, and operating instructions.
• Comfort with math used on the floor — measurements, ratios, geometry — to solve practical problems.

• Hourly range: $29.00–$35.00
• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options
• Competitive paid time off, including paternity leave
• Ongoing career growth and development opportunities
• A culture grounded in respect, openness, inclusion, and support
• Meaningful impact in a growing organization

This posting outlines the primary scope of the role; it is not an exhaustive inventory of tasks and responsibilities, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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