MIG Welder - 1st Shift

  • XL Specialized Trailers
  • Manchester, Iowa
  • Full Time
1086 S 3rd St, Manchester, IA 52057, USA | Hourly | 23.00 per hour | Full Time

| 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability. 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.

Position Description:

General Summary:

As a valued member of the XL Specialized Trailers team, this job is responsible for assembling products using hand-held welding and flame-cutting equipment to join metal components following assembly instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities, Qualifications or Skills Required:

+ Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprints specifications and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.

+ Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.

+ Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies with hand-held welding equipment.

+ Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment.

+ Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe work habits.

+ Verifies specifications by measuring completed components; conducting a self-inspection.

+ Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.

+ Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following operating procedures.

+ Document actions by completing production, quality and time forms.

+ Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Wear proper personal protective equipment.

+ Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ One year welding experience

+ Proven ability to weld using MIG hand-held welder

+ Basic understand of Shop Math

+ Ability to read and understand blueprints and specification.

+ Ability to work overtime as required including Saturdays.

XL Specialized Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID: 482240449
Originally Posted on: 6/21/2025

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