Welder

Job Title:
Welder

We are seeking a skilled Transport Trailer Maintenance Technician to perform miscellaneous repairs and preventive maintenance on transport trailers. The successful candidate will ensure the proper functioning of trailers using a variety of tools and equipment.

• Read job orders, technical service bulletins to determine malfunction, and plan work procedures using charts, drawings, technical manuals, and experience.
• Importance must be placed on troubleshooting the problem with accuracy in order to avoid returns.
• Perform complete routine, diagnostic, and post-repair inspections on transport trailers, pro shuttle trailers, and bomb carts for any damage, and notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment, and corrective action taken.
• Comply with all established industry safety norms and other quality control measures while conducting work processes.
• Perform regular servicing and maintenance of equipment, maintaining related service records.
• Cut off damaged, broken, or missing supports, brackets, springs, landing legs, boom bosses, low support rods and pins.
• Replace or repair parts when necessary. Inspect, adjust, and repair air brakes.
• Replace, repair, and adjust axles and bearings.
• Repair/replace airlines, chamber, and trailer valves as required.
• Perform repairs/replacements to suspension components as needed.
• Replace wheel seals as required.
• Review work order requesting welding repair.
• Weld metal parts using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes.
• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lay out, position, align and fit components to be welded together.
• Tack weld and complete minor weld repair of metal components.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc or gas welding equipment.
• Weld repairs in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
• Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal parts.
• Repair broken welds and braces.
• Repair decking by removing and replacing broken or rotted deck boards.
• Perform minor repairs on terminal tractors.
• Perform test drive to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Drive automobile or service truck to industrial and other sites in order to provide services and respond to emergency services.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding or a related field.
• Proficiency in welding, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and fabrication techniques.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to pass vertical flat & stress test during the interview.

• Basic computer skills for diagnostics and record-keeping.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• DOT/Medical card certification.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and perform physical tasks such as stooping, climbing, and kneeling.
• Ownership of a complete set of quality hand tools (preferred).

Join a direct position with a growing company that offers a comprehensive benefits package. Be part of a dynamic team where your skills are valued and opportunities for growth are plentiful.

This position operates on the 1st shift. The work environment involves using various tools and equipment for maintenance and repair tasks. Safety and adherence to protocols are prioritized, and employees are expected to maintain a professional dress code suitable for a workshop setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Savannah, GA.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, vacation and paid holidays

This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.

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