Welder I - Kentucky Trailer, Wixom MI

R. C. TWAY COMPANY, LLC

Come join a team where People make the difference!As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

A career at Kentucky Trailer - regardless of the facility or department - starts with commitment. From the executive leadership team through the ranks, associates commit to an ethic of hard work and a mission to produce the highest quality product in the industry.

Kentucky Trailer, in turn commits to harboring a family-friendly environment where associates can excel. This atmosphere of mutual respect allows the individual to thrive, as evidenced by many associates who have made a lifetime career with the company.

Associates work alongside the most talented and knowledgeable people in the trailer industry.

Kentucky Trailer believes in strengthening tomorrow's modern manufacturing leaders. We encourage people of all ages who are wanting to pursue a successful career to contact Kentucky Trailer.

Kentucky Trailer is a Servant Leader Company. We are driven to be the best in the world at design, build and service solutions for specialty trailer, custom transport and mobilized business markets.

Under limited supervision, will be welding and joining materials together in a Manufacturing Environment. Will assemble products, utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic materials, and layout techniques, using hand tools, machines, and equipment using blueprints and shop drawings.

Will perform any other duties as assigned. Must have experience with Mig and Tig for galvanized, aluminum and steel.

Responsibilities :

• The Associate will work in a safe manner while wearing the appropriate safety equipment and reporting any unsafe condition or act.
• The Associate will be responsible for their area of the Shop for housekeeping and organization and will utilize clean up time assigned at the end of each day to do so.
• The Associate will be on the job as scheduled for start, stop and break times and accurately fill out the proper information on a Job Slip at the end of each day.
• The Associate will conduct themselves according to the Policies of the Company as provided in the Handbook including attendance, smoking, breaks, clean up, vacation, PTO, cell phones, etc.

Requirements :

• Minimum of 3 years Mig, Stick and Arc welding experience
• Tig / Heliarc (Aluminum) Experience preferred.
• Fabrication / Layout Experience a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints / shop drawings to form pieces / assembly
• Use of all presses, hand and power tools and read a tape measure
• Basic Math & Measurement aptitude
• Problem solving skills
• Able to up to lift 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Criminal Background Check & Drug screen
• Diploma / GED
• Pre-employment Screening
• Able to perform repetitive tasks; high physical activity
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop, stand, reach, climb, twist and / or crawl
• Not afraid of heights
• Able to pass a weld test
• Good communication skills (read, write, speak, listen and understand work instructions).
• PPE : Steel-toes, hearing protection and safety glasses required at all times

Throughout our company and in all interactions, Kentucky Trailer Associates choose to be :

Patient, demonstrating self-control

Kind, giving encouragement and appreciation to others

Humble, without arrogance or pretense

Respectful, treating others as important individuals

Selfless, focusing on the needs of others

Forgiving, letting go of resentment when wronged

Honest, free of deception

Committed, honoring the choices we make

Fundamental Irreplaceable Behavior Values :

Interpersonal Skills : Easy to get along with. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Always approachable, never rude.

Aware of and sensitive to what other people are feeling. Is at ease with people at all levels. Does not belittle the opinions or work of other people, regardless of their status or position.

Deals effectively with a diverse workforce. Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence. Truly values and genuinely likes people.

Treats others as important person. Serves others.

Ethics and Integrity : Admits mistakes in spite of the potential for negative consequences. Presents unpleasant or disagreeable facts in an appropriate manner.

Keeps promises; meets goals and deadlines. Avoids situations and associations that could be considered inappropriate. Honest in all dealings.

Upholds and models organization’s values. Does what you say you will do. Is forgiving when feeling mistreated.

Business Demeanor / Temperament : Displays a positive attitude and optimism about the work to be done, the people he or she works with, customers, management, and company policies.

Has a constructive sense of humor. Maintains a calm temperament and pleasant demeanor. Shows self-control. Does not spread gossip or rumors.

Acts as a positive influence on others. Is courteous, cooperative, and helpful. Is humble, never boastful, or arrogant.

Accountability : Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of his / her work. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes.

Does not make excuses or blame others for errors or problems. Carries his / her fair share of the workload. Does what he / she commits to doing.

EEO / M / W / Vet / Disability

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 , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.