Position Overview
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Welder to join our heavy manufacturing team. You will play a key role in fabricating custom trailer components, ensuring weld quality, and maintaining production efficiency in a fast-paced shop environment. You will be responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture products to the drawings and specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural welding on heavy gauge steel using MIG, FCAW, and TIG processes.
- Lay out and cut complex subassemblies and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Fit and complete final welds and/or multi-pass welds in compliance with welding codes and procedures.
- Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Conduct routine inspection of welds and participate in quality assurance protocols by maintaining complete required records.
- Work collaboratively with production teams to meet project timelines.
- Understand and comply with all PPE requirements at all times, work safely every day and encourage all team members to do the same
- Provide training and assistance to other employees as assigned and willing to cross train
Qualifications & Certifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication environment.
- Flux or Metal Core welding experience highly preferred.
- Ability to accurately measure within specified tolerances highly preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders highly preferred.
- A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal.
- Basic maintenance of equipment
- Valid driver’s license (required)
- Strong Team Player
Preferred:
- Previous experience with trailer manufacturing or related products is highly desired but not required.
- Trade school, college, weld experience, or a combination
- CWB credentials a strong plus (additional compensation may be provided)
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: $23.50 - 38.50/hour, based on experience
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays and paid time off
- Growth Opportunities: Advancement into specialized trailer assembly, quality control, or supervisory roles
- Team Environment: Work in a collaborative, continuous improvement-focused production shop
- Stability: Full-time, permanent position with consistent hours
Ready to Build Something Stronger?
Join a team that values craftsmanship, pride, and purpose. Apply now on our careers website.
About Kinetic Custom Trailers
At KINETIC, we don’t just build trailers, we engineer custom solutions that push the boundaries of design, functionality, and quality. As a leader in the custom trailer manufacturing industry, we take pride in creating smart, efficient designs that meet the unique needs of every client, no matter how complex or specialized.
If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to be part of something bold and growing, we’d love to meet you.