Welder (Truss)

Enjoy welding and looking for a career? Check out our welding position!

Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville, formerly Legacy Metals, LLC, is a rapidly growing, family owned business located in Hopkinsville, KY and is a leading provider of pole barns, barndominium and houses. We operate a full-service lumber yard and manufacture metal siding and trim. We've experienced rapid growth by maintaining an amazing team and great customer service where we have consistently been voted "Best in Class" by our customers.

In addition to career growth opportunities and an engaging work environment, Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville offers these generous benefits:

Employer Sponsored Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Up to 3% Match on Simple IRA

Clothing Allowance

PTO

Paid Holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

The welder is responsible for assembling pieces of metal to manufacture metal trusses. The central role is setting up, operating, fabricating, and maintaining equipment in metal trusses production. The welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment according to specifications.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.

• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.

• Monitors the welding and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.

• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.

• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.

• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.

• Interpret drawings, sketches, models, specifications, work sheets, and related documents.

• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Welding certifications preferred.

• Two-year welding experience preferred.

• Ability to read and use tape measure, scale, calipers, fillet, weld gauge, etc

• Ability to operate heavy machinery.

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville offers competitive wages contingent upon experience, education, and skills. Starting rate for this role is $19.00/hr. Weld test required.

The schedule for Welder is Monday - Friday from 7 am to 3 pm with overtime as needed.