Custom Truck Fabricator/Welder and Press Brake Operator
- Status: Currently Active
- Team: Production
- Location: Akron
- Type: Full Time, Permanent
- Timeframe: Immediate
Position Description:
We are looking for a strong Fabricator with Press Brake experience, to build custom work trucks for the construction industry. This team is responsible for customizing pre-built service bodies as well as building custom projects from scratch. Some projects work off a print, some projects work off pre-made templates, some projects require us to dry fit components before we begin. Construction is primarily steel but we occasionally use aluminum. We are a quality focused team with many long term employees.
Fabricator and/or Press Brake Operator with 3+ years experience
To be considered, candidates must have at least 3+ years of professional fabrication experience, be highly mechanically inclined, with a strong attention to detail. We are looking for dependable, critical thinkers, with problem solving capabilities, who can help make our processes more efficient. We'd like you to have a proactive approach, seeking out work, as tasks are completed.
Strong MIG welding skills are required, as well as some experience with TIG. Ideal candidates will also have some experience with a plasma table and press brake.
And last, but not least, we want team players and effective communicators, who are looking for a long term employment opportunity.
Benefits:
* Uniforms Provided
* Weekly Pay
* First Shift Monday – Friday
* $8/week healthcare
* Paid Vacation
* 401(k) Match
* Long Term Employment
Requirements:
* Be comfortable operating large tow motor/forklift as well as large trucks
* Previous experience working in a shop environment
* Must have a consistent work history
* Work safely 100% of the time.
* Be on time for work
* Pass drug test and background check.
Physical Requirements:
* Climbing in and out of truck bed up to 40 times per day.
* Working with hands above head for 10-30 minutes at a time
* Lifting 30-50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day
* Working inside a confined space for 30 minutes at a time (16.75” wide)
Bonus Points:
* Former Military
* Truck Equipment Experience
* TIG Welding Experience
* Experience with Fiber Lasers, Plasma Cutters, Shears, Brake Presses
About QT Equipment:
QT Equipment is a niche manufacturer that serves the construction and mining industry globally with locations in Ohio and Florida. We got our start as a warranty repair facility in 1982 and have been in the top 5 of our market every year since 2006. We have stable, hands on ownership. Many of our employees have been with us for 15+ years and we didn't lay anyone off or reduce hours during the 2009 Great Recession. We actively avoid "big company" habits such as meetings for the sake of meetings and just stay focused on building the best products for our loyal customers.