General Welder

How You Will Make an Impact

Welder/Fabricator is responsible for complete fabrication, assembly & welding of raw steel & aluminum into manufactured bodies. Included, but not limited to, cutting & forming raw materials into parts, welding parts together, reading & understanding build sheets & standard work instructions for the various products we manufacture.

We are a leading manufacturer, distributor and fleet sales expert of premium truck bodies with commercial upfit for vocational markets nationwide. We strive for a pioneering attitude and a focused commitment to innovation in all we do.

The Nuts and Bolts

Welding steel and aluminum

Measuring and cutting raw materials to specifications

Assess welded surfaces, structures and components for flaws

Required Credentials

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read and interpret build sheets and work instructions

Ability to work overtime and varied shift assignments if necessary

All Welders are required to wear a form of respirator.

Successful completion of pre-employment respirator testing is required.

Work environment:

Automotive repair shop atmosphere

Ability to work in uncontrolled weather conditions (Heat/Cold)

Ability to stand for 8-10 hours

Frequent bending, standing, crouching, walking, use of hands & arms

Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred

Internal or External Weld Certification required

Experience:

Welding - MIG (Steel and Aluminum)

Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program

Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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Other details

• Job Family Reading Truck

• Job Function Manufacturing & Operations

• Pay Type Hourly

• Recruitment Indicator Hourly

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• Houston, TX, USA