Becoming a welder in Corsicana, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. This structured approach allows individuals to earn while they learn, with apprenticeships lasting about four to five years and requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with projections indicating a steady demand for new professionals. In Corsicana, TX, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,500 per week, with an annual overtime average of $78,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Welder - 1st Shift Location: Corsicana, TX Pay: $23.00+ per hour depending on experience Make any day a pay day with on-demand pay! Do you love hands-on manufacturing work? How You Will Make an Impact: The Welder is responsible for operating a multitude of welding equipment working primarily on aluminum, steel and galvanneal requiring a high grade of skill. The more you learn, the more you earn! We promote almost 100% of our production leaders from within. Most start their leadership career in this welder role or general laborer/assembler role. The Nuts and Bolts: • Read blueprints and weld metals according to customer or employer requirements • Operation of heavy equipment such as saws • Perform set up of machine and preventative maintenance as required • Examine created welds to check for defects/flaws • Ability to learn and perform different methods of welding to obtain certifications • Perform safety and quality checks • Work and adhere to all safety policies Required Credentials: • Basic math, tape measurement and computer skills • Basic experience with hand tools • Able to understand and comprehend measurement • Able to read and interpret blueprints for special applications • Must be 18 years old Preferred Credentials (but not required): • Previous experience in manufacturing • Previous experience working on truck bodies • High School Diploma or equivalent GED You Must Be Able to: • This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to stand (sometimes for extended periods); walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 35 pounds. The team member may, at times, sit, bend, stoop, squat, reach overhead, or crawl (may be in confined spaces). The team member is expected to perform repetitive tasks using their hands, and have the ability to climb ladders and/or work in high places. How We Make an Impact: Celebrating our 70th year as the largest truck body builder in North America, Morgan Truck Body LLC is proud to produce, deliver, and service quality products. With a foundation built on innovative design and quality construction, Morgan has experienced tremendous growth. In addition to dry freight truck bodies, Morgan specializes in satisfying unique and custom truck body needs, including electric vehicles, mobile service units, and refrigerated products, serving farmers, ranchers, contractors, landscapers, equipment and material haulers, and more! Our shared values are the foundation upon which Morgan does business: • people • integrity • results • passion 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 • Paid holidays and increasing vacation time with years of service • Generous Footwear and Eyewear Reimbursement Programs • Paid Job and Leadership Development training Morgan Truck Body LLC is a business unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. family and provides equal employment opportunities to all team members 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. Whether you are just beginning your career or taking the "next step," please visit our careers page www.morgancorp.com/careers . #LI-TK1 Virtual Job: false About the Company: Morgan Truck Body
See More Details >>• Welding Experience Required. - Must have own helmet and welding gloves. Monday- Friday. Possible Saturday's - 40 hours a week- Depending on the $17.00 and up. Dress Code : Steel Toe Boots, Jeans, Work shirtSafety Equipment : Steel Toe BootsTools Required : None
See More Details >>Welder Job Highlights Title Welder Type Full Time Experience Required Function Management/Manufacturing Location Corsicana, TX, United States Company Morgan Truck Body Company Profile Morgan Truck Body (Morgan Corporation) is the premier producer of truck bodies and van bodies. The company specializes in the manufacture of dry freight van bodies, custom cargo truck bodies, refrigerated truck bodies, and stake/platform bodies. Job Profile The company is looking for a Welder who will be responsible for operating a multitude of welding equipment working primarily on aluminum, steel, and galvanneal requiring a high grade of skill. Educational Qualification • The applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Age • Must be 18 years old Work Experience • The candidates should have basic experience with hand tools Duties/Responsibilities • Ability to learn and perform different methods of welding to obtain certifications • Examine created welds to check for defects/flaws • Operation of heavy equipment such as saws • Perform safety and quality checks • Perform set up of machine and preventative maintenance as required • Read blueprints and weld metals according to customer or employer requirements • Work and adhere to all safety policies Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Able to read and interpret blueprints for special applications • Able to understand and comprehend measurement • Basic math, tape measurement, and computer skills Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience working on truck bodies • Previous experience in manufacturing Physical Requirements • Frequently required to stand (sometimes for extended periods); walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 35 pounds. • Regularly required to talk or hear. • The team member is expected to perform repetitive tasks using their hands, and have the ability to climb ladders and/or work in high places. • The team member may, at times, sit, bend, stoop; squat, reach overhead or crawl (may be in confined spaces) Benefits/Perks • 401k with company match (the US only) • Annual Performance Reviews • Competitive Salary • Corporate-wide Discount Programs • Disability Plans • Employee Assistance Program • Gain Sharing • Tuition Reimbursement • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Pension plan (Canada only) Employer’s Statement Morgan Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by law.
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