Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder/Fabricator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in fabrication, welding, and light assembly, with strong Aluminum welding skills. This role involves working in a truck shop environment, performing precise welding and fitting tasks to ensure the integrity and quality. Candidates should possess a solid mechanical knowledge and proficiency with various hand and power tools, including welding equipment. This position offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects requiring technical expertise in welding and fabrication standards. In this role you will repair accident damage as well as build new components from the ground up.

Duties

• Perform MIG, TIG, FCAW, and welding on various metal components
• Cut, shape, and assemble sheet metal, aluminum sheeting, piping, and structural steel using plasma cutters, and hand tools
• Operate forklifts and other machinery safely to move materials and components
• Fabricate custom parts using machining tools or power tools as needed for specific projects
• Assist in the assembly of mechanical systems or structures as per project specifications
• Maintain a clean work environment while adhering to safety protocols at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience in welding and fabrication with emphasis on Aluminum tig and spool gun welding
• Proficiency in MIG welding, TIG welding, plasma cutting, and structural repair welding techniques
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings accurately
• Familiarity with hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, power tools, and fabrication equipment
• Mechanical knowledge related to pipe threading, assembly processes, and schematics interpretation
• Experience operating forklifts
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations required during fabrication processes
• Knowledge of ASME codes & standards applicable to welding and fabrication projects
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform precise measurements and quality checks
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on construction sites or shop floors
• Capable of working at heights 
• Minimal knowledge of Microsoft Office software

This position is ideal for candidates dedicated to quality craftsmanship with a strong foundation in welding technology and mechanical fabrication.

About the Team:

At Kalmbach Trucking, we believe our Truck Garage Team is vital to the success of our business. We are looking to add team-oriented individuals who will contribute to the current synergy of the team. We see drivers as our customers and want to go the extra mile to continue to deliver quality work every time. We strive to always carry out our core values in every area of our business. We treat people the way we want to be treated, we own quality every time, we work hard to WIN as a team and we go the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the Company:

Kalmbach Trucking offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for over five decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. 

Kalmbach Trucking enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. 

Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at www.kalmbachfeeds.com/ as well as by viewing the video at https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/join-our-team. 

What you will enjoy: 

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance plans 
• Competitive compensation 
• 401K with company match 
• 3 weeks paid time off in first year 
• Short-term and Long-term Disability 
• Medical Reimbursement Plan 
• Access to company condo in Fort Myers, FL 

Kalmbach Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

The information in your resume and application, including employment history, educational history and references, are subject to verification.

Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required 

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.