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Welder

DAKOTA BODIES LLC
Watertown, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026

Summary:

The position of a Welder is of great significance to our organization. This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various truck bodies to SOP’s/Blueprints/Knowledge /Foreman and/or Lead Instructions.  Assist other welders in the completion of trailers. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain all company Quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a “Stop and Fix” mindset. 
  • Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S Safety Standards. 
  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
  • Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
  • Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
  • Assist other welders in the completing of work to ensure work is completed as efficiently as possible
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Fast paced environment
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for 10 hrs.
Qualifications:

Skills and Requirements:

  • Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.
  • Must pass a drug screen.
  • Must be 18 years old.

 

Education and Qualifications:

  • Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
  • Preferred – 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.

 

Medical, Dental, Vision, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

401K with company match

Paid Vacation

Retention Bonus is available for all New HIres!!!!

Salary : $19 - $24

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