Welder - 1st Shift

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs

Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs

At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform Aluminum MIG Arc Welding (AMAW) on fixtures, parts, and ramps. May do some TIG welding. Must be able to read blueprints, follow job orders and learn welding techniques and procedures for aluminum trailers. Will operate and maintain setups. Must recognize and be conscious of finished trailers' quality, tolerance, and accuracy. Alert to visually detect obvious defects. Work is given supervision, inspection, and check; instructions and guidance are provided on new work, procedural variations, and difficulties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads job orders and blueprint specifications.
• Check the blueprint and job order before starting any operation. Refer to the blueprint throughout the day.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Flip the trailer, with the help of a flipper or co-worker, in order to weld the other side of the trailer.
• Verifies specifications by inspecting completed components.
• Responsible for the safety of the equipment he/she is using. Responsible for notifying the lead or manager of the need for equipment repairs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Recognize obvious defective or damaged parts, incorrect sizes, faulty workmanship, and general quality. Double check job order to finished product.
• Evaluates and recommend changes in methods and procedures.
• Must be able to follow directives and procedures and complete paperwork.
• Work area must be maintained as clean and organized.
• Work in compliance with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards in accordance with company policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Supports all Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 6S and Kaizen events.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Aluminum welding experience is required. Must pass an aluminum weld test.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and follow a job order.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Reliability

• Team Player

• Physical Stamina

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance