Are you a MIG welder that would enjoy earning over $55,000 annually, offering both work-life balance and plentiful overtime opportunities. Join a tight-knit, employee driven team where your dedication is truly valued, and you are not just a number. Additional perks include flexible scheduling, an outstanding benefits package, ample opportunities for advancement, and more! Alpha HD Trailers, a manufacturer of custom engineered heavy haul semi-trailers, is seeking MIG-Welders to join their team in Oelwein, IA area. • *RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE – APPLY NOW FOR MORE** If you have at least one year of hands-on MIG-Welding experience, this is a career you owe it to yourself to explore! Why Skilled MIG Welders join the Alpha HD Trailers Team: • Rapid Access to Benefits: Gain Comprehensive Benefits Package Within Just 30 Days: Health Coverage (with 75% Premiums Covered), Dental, Vision, Free Life Insurance, and 401K Options, Along with Additional Perks including Boot Allowance and Attendance Bonuses! • Thriving Family-Friendly Environment: Join a Close-Knit Team Where Everyone Feels Like Family • Competitive Compensation: Earn $20-$26 an hour based on experience, plus overtime opportunities and performance-based merit increases. 3rd shift receives a 10% shift premium on top of hourly pay. Welders often earn $50,000-$60,000 in their first year. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy Flexible Scheduling Options Tailored to Your Needs. • 1st shift – Monday to Friday from 5:00am to 3:30pm • 3rd shift – Sunday to Thursday from 7:30pm to 6:00am, will train on 1st shift before moving to 3rd shift, 10% shift premium compensation • Overtime Opportunities: Increase Your Earnings with Eligibility for Overtime Hours • Empowered Workforce: Be Part of a Culture Driven by the Voices and Ideas of Our Employees Duties and Responsibilities: • Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project • Assemble and fabricate large metal structures using various equipment such as MIG welders, grinders, torches, arc cutting and measuring tools. • Responsible for manufacturing products according to the specifications and standards of the customers. • Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints. • Lifting and carrying heavy items and moving components by operating an overhead crane. • Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements. • Maintains safe and clean working environment. • Wear proper personal protective equipment. • Ability to work overtime as required including Saturdays. About the Company: Alpha HD Trailers is headquartered in Oelwein, IA. Alpha HD Trailers takes pride in designing and manufacturing the most durable, specialized, open deck, semi-trailers on the road. The Alpha HD leadership team has over 100 years of combined experience, selling, designing, and manufacturing custom heavy haul trailers. Building trailers for the commercial or construction markets and anywhere in between, Alpha HD trailers has a solution for your needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Flexible spending account • Health savings account • Tuition reimbursement Shift: • 10 hour shift • Day shift • Evening shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>KT Pacer As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Welder KT Pacer Essential Responsibilities: • Performs processes for various types of weld preparation, fabrication, welding, and weld finishing operations. • Manufactures product-to-customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. • Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows safety regulations. • Ability to weld on a flat, curved, or vertical surface. • Ability to set a welding machine, including the gas, volts, amps, and wire speed. • Ability to weld in a variety of positions, including overhead. • Be able to make minor adjustments to the welding equipment as needed. • Properly load raw materials, parts, etc., into the welding fixture. • Removes workpieces and scrap from machines. • Files grind or scrape sharp edges, burrs, scales, or rust from work pieces. • Hammers out bent or warped spots in metal. • Sorts, marks, tags finished work. • Transports material or acts as a signal crane operator to move materials. • Compares workpieces with a straight edge or template to verify conformance to specifications. • Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. • Performs other routine duties as needed. Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential functions and skills listed below: • Ability to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools. • Ability to work with hands and to work in mechanically oriented situations following the supervisor’s instruction. • Aptitude to learn and retain new information. • Ability to follow instructions, given either verbally or in writing. • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. • Ability to communicate effectively in English. • Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing orders. Education and experience: • Successful completion of an internal weld test. • Diploma/GED. • 2 years of working experience or equivalent training preferred. • Math skills: Ability to add two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day. Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push, and pull. • Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) multiple times daily in a 10 to 12-hour shift. • Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 180 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place. • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
See More Details >>NOW HIRING 2ND SHIFT WELDERSPAID WEEKLY - MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPENHours: 3PM-11PMJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in MIG welding, with the ability to work on both carbon and stainless steel. This role requires reading and interpreting blueprints, assembling parts, and using a tape measure. The Welder will also be responsible for operating overhead cranes and forklifts as needed, and may operate other machinery such as a break or drill press.ResponsibilitiesMIG WeldingWorking with multiple types of steel and/or aluminumTack WeldingFabrication - occasionally operating CNC or manual fabrication machineryUsing fixtures and jigsReading blueprints and interpreting weld symbolsDesired Experience:1-2 years of on-the-job welding experienceProficient in blueprint reading and weld symbolsUsing precision measuring toolsShop Math: fractions, decimals, and conversionsFabrication experiencepreferred(not required)Other Qualifications:Valid driver's license, reliable transportationHigh school diploma or equivalentAbility to stand, walk, crouch, kneel, bend for extended periods of timeAbility to lift between 35-50lbs unassistedProvide your own weld hoodBenefits and Other Perks:We offer a variety of benefits, all depending on what you choose and what works best for you. Apply today!MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance401(K)HSA/FSAShift DifferentialsOvertime AvailableRegular Performance Reviews and Pay RaisesReferral BonusesThis position is located in Cedar Rapids, IA - Contact Jennie at Aerotek for more details! 319 731 1065Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2025.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Cedar Rapids, IA typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, offering a blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed across the United States, with Cedar Rapids contributing to the local workforce. Welders in Cedar Rapids can expect to earn a median wage of $45,190 annually, with experienced professionals often surpassing $100,000 per year. Apprenticeships and vocational training programs, supported by organizations like the AWS Foundation, provide pathways to this lucrative career, offering both immediate employment opportunities and long-term financial stability.
