Welder Fabricator

April 9, 2026
$20 - $22 / hour
Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

New Job
Position: Welder Fabricator
Company: SmithCo Manufacturing
Job Brief
As an industry leader in the manufacturing of side dump trailers, smithco is looking for experienced welders to help make our product even better.

Salary Detail
$20 – $22 an hour

Experience
Job Chronology is required

Job Detail
  • Competitive Pay with 3 Performance Reviews in the First Year
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Quarterly Lunches
  • Employee Recognition Events
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Setup, adjust, and operate semi-automatic welding equipment in accordance with the proper Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) in an efficient manner.
  • Ensure welds are capable of passing SmithCo requirements.
  • Verify welding and material is in accordance with drawings, standards, and specifications.
  • Perform pre-heat and post-heat operations.
  • Perform all types of gouging operations.
  • Clean up welds by grinding, buffing, and/or other means to provide an acceptable surface condition.
  • Assist and train other welders, as required.
  • Report abnormal conditions of equipment to Foreman.
  • Work in a safe and secure manner and comply with the safety rules and procedures.
  • Perform small repairs and preventative maintenance on the welding equipment.
  • Assist in placing and removing pieces, components, and products to/from the welding area.
  • Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment for the moving of material, components, and equipment from location-to-location within the plant. Occasionally operate overhead cranes in support of small moves to continue production within the department.
  • Perform general laborer duties as required (i.e. grinding, loading and unloading of trucks).
  • Keep working area clean and perform housekeeping duties around the plant as required (i.e. pickup tools, roll-up hoses and cables, sweep).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:
  • The ability to pass a MIG welding test.
  • The ability to accurately read a measuring tape.
  • Ability to use power tools.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Continually required to stand.
  • Occasionally required to walk.
  • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
  • Frequently required to talk or hear.
  • Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
  • Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: color vision. peripheral vision. depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to stand and balance regularly.
  • Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: forklift.
  • POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
  • This is a full-time position.
  • Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays as needed from 6:00 a.m. to noon.
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: $20 – $22 per hour
  • Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
  • Work Location: In person