Welder / Fabricator – Trailer Manufacturing
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CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB
Middletown, NY, US
Summary
The role involves supporting welders by measuring, cutting, and preparing metal components for trailer assembly. Additionally, the employee will assist in the installation of solar equipment, electrical systems, and interior trailer components.
Job Description
Overview
Position: Welding Helper/ Welding ApprenticeJob Type: ApprenticePay: $18.00-$28.00Experience: 0-2yr welding or similar trade Industry: Trailer Manufacturing | Metal Fabrication | Solar-Powered Trailers
This is a hands-on manufacturing position supporting our welders and assisting with the complete assembly of SPOG solar-powered trailers. The primary responsibilities include measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, fitting, and preparing metal for our welders, along with assisting in the assembly and construction of solar-powered trailers. This is a great position for someone with mechanical ability who wants to develop additional welding, fabrication, and manufacturing skills.
Responsibilities
• Measure and cut steel and aluminum according to specifications.
• Prepare metal components for welders.
• Grind, clean, drill, and fit metal components before welding.
• Use saws, grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools.
• Assist welders with positioning and fitting components.
• Prepare brackets, tubing, framing, and other trailer components.
• Assist with trailer frame and body assembly.
• Install walls, insulation, flooring, doors, equipment mounts, and interior components.
• Assist with mounting solar panels and solar equipment.
• Assist with battery, inverter, HVAC, lighting, and equipment installation under the direction of qualified team members.
• Perform general mechanical and trailer assembly work.
• Read tape measures and follow basic drawings and measurements.
• Maintain an organized manufacturing and fabrication area.
• Keep materials and components organized for production.
• Follow all company safety procedures.
• Assist the manufacturing team wherever needed to keep trailers moving through production.
Qualifications
• Previous construction, fabrication, manufacturing, automotive, trailer, mechanical, or welding experience is preferred.
• Experience using saws, grinders, drills, and hand/power tools.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Basic metal fabrication knowledge is preferred.
• Welding experience is a plus but is not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work from basic drawings and measurements.
• Comfortable working with steel and aluminum.
• Mechanically inclined and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent work schedule.
• Strong attention to quality and safety.
Company Website
Off-Grid Solar Trailers | SPOG Trailers
Company Profile
What You Will Help Build• Roof-mounted solar power systems• Lithium battery energy storage• Inverters and off-grid electrical systems• Interior and exterior 120V/240V electrical systems• High-efficiency heating and cooling• Insulated walls and ceilings• E-track and equipment-storage systems• Workstations and custom interiors• Telescoping lighting and camera systems
SPOG Trailers designs and manufactures next-generation solar-powered cargo and workstation trailers. Ourtrailers combine commercial-grade trailer construction with solar power, battery storage, electrical systems,HVAC, and customized interior configurations.
Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic coating systems that are shaping industries and driving innovation worldwide. Our ultrasonic coating systems are used to apply thin films onto parts used in diverse industries including microelectronics, alternative energy, medical devices, advanced industrial manufacturing, and research and development sectors worldwide. Sono-Tek’s bold venture into the clean energy sector is showing transformative results in next-gen solar cells, fuel cells, green hydrogen generation, and carbon capture applications as we shape a sustainable future.
Our product line is rapidly evolving, transitioning from R&D to high-volume production machines with significantly higher average selling prices, showcasing our market leadership and adaptability. Our comprehensive suite of thin film coating solutions and application consulting services ensures unparalleled results for our clients, and helps some of the world’s most promising companies achieve technological breakthroughs and bring them to the market. The company strategically delivers its products to customers through a network of direct sales personnel, carefully chosen independent distributors, and experienced sales representatives, ensuring efficient market reach across diverse sectors around the globe.
Our growth strategy is focused on leveraging our innovative technologies, proprietary know-how, unique talent and experience, and global reach to further develop microscopic coating technologies that enable better outcomes for our customers’ products and processes.
Founded
1975
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Nanotechnology Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Milton, NY
Sono-Tek Corporation (Nasdaq: SOTK) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic coating systems that are shaping industries and driving innovation worldwide. Our ultrasonic coating systems are used to apply thin films onto parts used in diverse industries including microelectronics, alternative energy, medical devices, advanced industrial manufacturing, and research and development sectors worldwide. Sono-Tek’s bold venture into the clean energy sector is showing transformative results in next-gen solar cells, fuel cells, green hydrogen generation, and carbon capture applications as we shape a sustainable future.
Our product line is rapidly evolving, transitioning from R&D to high-volume production machines with significantly higher average selling prices, showcasing our market leadership and adaptability. Our comprehensive suite of thin film coating solutions and application consulting services ensures unparalleled results for our clients, and helps some of the world’s most promising companies achieve technological breakthroughs and bring them to the market. The company strategically delivers its products to customers through a network of direct sales personnel, carefully chosen independent distributors, and experienced sales representatives, ensuring efficient market reach across diverse sectors around the globe.
Our growth strategy is focused on leveraging our innovative technologies, proprietary know-how, unique talent and experience, and global reach to further develop microscopic coating technologies that enable better outcomes for our customers’ products and processes.
Founded
1975
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Nanotechnology Research
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Milton, NY