Structural Fabrication Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Build with precision. Lead with safety.

Join Great Dane’s structural fabrication team and help us deliver industry-leading trailers and truck bodies. We’re expanding and looking for welders who thrive in fast-paced production and are committed to quality workmanship.

What you get

• Pay: $22.25–$27.00 per hour
• Night shift premium: +$0.50/hour
• Two weeks of paid vacation

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday workweek
• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:30 PM–3:00 AM
• Overtime available

Core responsibilities

• Configure welding equipment (gas, volts, amps, wire speed) and make minor adjustments as needed.
• Perform welds on flat, curved, and vertical surfaces—including overhead work.
• Load raw materials and parts; remove finished workpieces and scrap from machines.
• Deburr and clean: file, grind, and scrape sharp edges, burrs, scale, and rust.
• Straighten and true parts; hammer out bent or warped sections.
• Sort, mark, and tag completed work to specification.
• Move material independently or by signaling a crane operator.
• Verify conformance using a straight edge or template.
• Maintain a clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Perform additional routine duties that support production goals.

Must-have qualifications

• Proficiency with pneumatic power tools and shop equipment.
• Accurate tape-measure reading and use of measuring tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing orders.
• Follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively in English.
• Multi-tasker who retains procedures and meets/exceeds required production levels.
• Quality-focused: inspect your own product per SOPs.
• Cost-conscious: minimize scrap and waste; use supplies efficiently.
• Identify problems early and resolve them promptly.

Physical/mental demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift.
• Stand/walk on concrete 8–12 hours; reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb ladders, work overhead, push, and pull.
• Stay alert and safety-focused at all times.
• Maneuver large components (up to 180 lbs) by pushing, pulling, and flipping.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to follow supervisor instruction.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Accurately read a tape measure and other gauges.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Who we are

Founded in 1900, Great Dane is a transportation solutions leader with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers across the U.S. We engineer durable, high-quality trailers and truck bodies and invest in people who want to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Benefits overview

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision with employer contributions
• Pension Plan and 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Our culture

We’re a team of Champions—collaborative, driven, and committed to safety, integrity, quality, leadership, and passion.

Legal

***Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer