J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for experienced welders who set up and operate equipment to weld together fabricated metal components of products such as truck bodies, trailers, specialty vehicles, and related subassemblies; and custom fabrications made of carbon steel and aluminum using the GMAW and FCAW process. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Safely perform duties, always wearing the required PPE • Observes and complies with all provisions of the ISO 9001 QMS • Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by training, or by foreman. • Starts the power supply to produce an electric current. • Cleans or degreases weld joints or workpieces. • Prepares objects for welding by grinding surfaces. • Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in a jig or fixture. Fit up simple assemblies • Preheat the workpiece if/when required. • Strikes (forms) arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of the workpiece. • Manually guides gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead. • Examines weld for bead size and other specifications. • Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter. • Set up and adjust welder, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing spools of wire & changing out liners. • Safely operate all lifting devices such as overhead & jib cranes and fork trucks when authorized & adequately trained. Education and Experience: • Vocational/technical training needed, or a high school diploma or general education degree with work experience in an industrial setting. Benefits • Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families • 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6% • Affordable dental and vision insurance • Company-paid life insurance • Company paid short and long-term disability insurance • Competitive paid time off program #HP
See More Details >>Immediate hiring: Welder Exciting opportunity with exciting pay rate! Job Description This position requires the ability to weld on aluminum, mild steel, and other materials. The successful candidate will be welding items related to air compressors and potentially other job shop parts, depending on their abilities. Blueprint reading is preferred, but training will be provided for the right individual who is eager to learn. Responsibilities • Perform welding tasks on aluminum, mild steel, and other materials. • Weld items related to air compressors and other job shop parts as needed. • Read and interpret blueprints for fabrication tasks. • Ensure high quality and precision in welding operations. Essential Skills • Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding, particularly with aluminum. • Experience with welding, fabrication, and grinding. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with stainless steel welding. • Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and requirements. Why Work Here? Join a supportive team that values your skills and growth. Enjoy comprehensive medical benefits and opportunities to enhance your tenure with the company. Work in a large, comfortable, and fairly clean manufacturing environment, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. Work Environment The work environment is a large manufacturing facility that is fairly clean and comfortable, offering a conducive space for productive work. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerset, Pennsylvania Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Type This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 14, 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 >>J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for experienced welder-fabricators who set up and operate equipment to manufacture fabricated metal components for products such as truck bodies, trailers, specialty vehicles, and related subassemblies-custom carbon steel and aluminum fabrications using the GMAW and FCAW processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Connects cables from the welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by training or by the foreman. • Starts the power supply to produce an electric current. • Cleans or degreases weld joints or workpieces. • Prepares objects for welding by grinding surfaces. • Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in a jig or fixture. Fit up simple assemblies • Preheat the workpiece if/when required. • Strikes (forms) arc to melt and deposit metal from the electrode to the workpiece and join the edges of the workpiece. • Manually guides gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead. • Examine the weld for bead size and other specifications. • Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter. • Ability to operate a press, shear, and saw. • The ability to build small items without drawings/blueprints is a plus. • Ability to work with different metals and build a variety of different types of assemblies. • Set up and adjust welder, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing spools of wire & changing out liners. • Safely operate all lifting devices such as overhead & jib cranes and fork trucks when authorized & adequately trained. • Safely perform duties, always wearing the required PPE • Observes and complies with all provisions of the ISO 9001 QMS Education and Experience: • Vocational/technical training needed, or a high school diploma or general education degree with work experience in an industrial setting. • Minimum of 5 years of related experience Benefits • Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families • 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6% • Affordable dental and vision insurance • Company-paid life insurance • Company paid short and long-term disability insurance • Competitive paid time off program #LP
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Somerset, PA, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. The American Welding Society projects a significant need for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Somerset, PA, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Technical schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs offer pathways to this lucrative career, which is in high demand across various industries including manufacturing and construction.
