Truck Upfitting MIG Welding Fabricator — Trenton, NJ

At PALFINGER in Trenton, NJ, your day starts with a build plan and a sense of purpose. You review drawings, confirm specs, and prep materials. By mid-morning, your MIG torch is humming as you fit and weld sub-assemblies. In the afternoon, you mount and integrate equipment onto truck chassis, verify dimensions using GD&T fundamentals, and complete quality checks to AWS standards. You finish the shift by documenting production, tidying your work area, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Execute MIG welds on sub-assemblies, completed assemblies, and truck equipment installations to meet AWS requirements and internal quality targets.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and SOPs to deliver precise, on-spec installations.
• Operate and maintain welding and fabrication tools: MIG, TIG, stick, oxy/acetylene, carbon arc, and common hand/power tools.
• Inspect completed welds and mounted equipment for safety, accuracy, and finish; correct deviations proactively.
• Record production data, uphold housekeeping standards, and participate in process improvements that boost safety, quality, and efficiency.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of technical, hands-on experience with a solid mechanical foundation.
• Proficiency with MIG welding and core fabrication tools.
• Ability to read and apply blueprints/drawings, safety procedures, and equipment instructions.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills, including measurements, ratios, and geometry.

Pay, Benefits, and Culture

• Compensation: $29.00 to $35.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive, flexible benefits package.
• Competitive paid time off, including paternity leave.
• Professional development and career growth pathways.
• A culture grounded in respect, openness, inclusion, and support.
• Meaningful, visible impact in a growing organization.

Tools and Platforms You’ll Use

• MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding equipment.
• Work with diesel vehicles, box trucks, boom trucks, and flatbed/pickup trucks.
• Apply GD&T, blueprint reading, and vehicle/fleet welding expertise.

Additional Information

This description outlines the general scope of the role; responsibilities may evolve, and additional duties may be assigned.

We are not engaging external recruiting agencies for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled