General Welder: 1st shift
Reading Truck
Location: Reading, PA 19601, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Valid Through: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Job Description
Reading Truck is hiring a General Welder: 1st shift in Reading, PA. This is a full-time position.
!!!NEW!!! Hourly Range $21.50 - $28.00 with experience!!!
90 day automatic $1.00 increase
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILIBLE!!!
How You Will Make an Impact
A General Welder provides welding support as part of a team working on either Standard and/or Special assembled service bodies as well as small parts.
The Nuts and Bolts
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!
Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
For other career opportunities, please visit our careers page https: //www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/
90 day automatic $1.00 increase
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILIBLE!!!
How You Will Make an Impact
A General Welder provides welding support as part of a team working on either Standard and/or Special assembled service bodies as well as small parts.
The Nuts and Bolts
- Weld together structural (Aluminum and Galvanized Steel) metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt components parts to obtain required configuration and positions for welding.
- Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Complete inline quality inspection of work and Maintain weld quality in accordance to established quality guidelines
- Complete welding station tasks in accordance to established tak time (if applicable).
- Cross train on multiple welding workstations and perform required tasks in multiple stations when needed to fill staffing gaps.
- Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools including welding equipment.
- Prior manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to pass tape measure testing
- Ability to read blue print (if applicable to the line)
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!
Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
- Paid Training and Development Programs
For other career opportunities, please visit our careers page https: //www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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