Welder Livestock (Days

Description

Why Merritt Trailers ?

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is family owned/operated and professionally managed. Merritt isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to contribute your talents and take pride in a job well done! With almost 70 years of representing the quality standard by which all livestock semi-trailers are judged, we know how to value each and every associate, empowering them to create and innovate solutions for our customers and community.

We are looking for strong, standout candidates, with the desire and motivation to elevate themselves and our organization. If you are passionate about making a difference and being part of an exceptional team that is shaping the future. 

Employee Benefits: 

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Employer Contributions to Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available
• Voluntary long term & short-term disability
• 401(k) with company match

The hiring range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 dependent on experience.

Welder, Aluminum and Steel

We are in search of an experienced welder to assemble, fabricate, and weld metal materials into trailer components, such as rear frames, H-members, and axle assemblies. The ideal candidate will be competent in using all needed equipment and have knowledge of different kinds of metals and their properties.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• MIG and TIG weld steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel components based on specifications.
• Accurately lay out parts, assemble, and make appropriate welds based on specifications.
• Ensure work is done safety and meets quality standards.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
• Follow all company rules and polices.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail.
• Follow all safety rules and quality standards.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Lift raw materials, final products, and items manually (up to 51 pounds).

Qualifications

Requirements:

• At least one year experience with MIG and TIG welding highly preferred.
• Experience with steel and aluminum required.
• Experience with hand tools in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Random drug testing required after employment.
• Passing of weld test required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs. 

Knowledge and Skills for this Position:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs to maximize effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face shields, gloves, etc.).
• Deftness and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents.
• Ability to produce quality products consistently.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be reliable, with a strong work ethic and desire to contribute to a team.
• Willing to work 40 hours weekly.

Salary : $22 - $26