Engineering Tech

American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry.  ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. 

At ATW, an Engineering Technician is responsible but not limited to:

Tooling Fabrication

• High level fabrication skills using different materials (tool steel, aluminum, etc.) and different types of welding (Mig, Tig, Stick).
  • Deciphers engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding of tooling.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Brake press and plasma table operations.

Product Launches

• The goal is to ensure that product launch dates are met (tooling wise).
• Travel to all company facilities & install/upgrade & maintain tooling.
• Check parts for tooling validation.
• Correct and coach as needed- welders and leads.
• Knowledge of trailer manufacturing.
• Knowledge of welding equipment/ Install welding equipment.
• Must be able to work overtime and some weekends as required on short notice.

Other

• Weld Shop PPE.
• Assist Robotic Automation projects as needed.
• Forklift/Manlift Operation.

Job Qualifications

• Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Experience with hands-on prototyping (fabrication, welding, etc.) and designing and building tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Robot operator experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years welding experience or AWS certified
• 2-3 years in industrial technologies preferred