Entry Level Welder

Entry Level Welder | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA
Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $20.00 - 21.00
Who we are:
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, and Builtmore™. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you'll do:

• Ability to operate a MIG (metal inert gas) welding machine.
• Ability to adjust Voltage and WFS (wire feed time) settings on the Power MIG in accordance with material
• Determine the initial ratio of carbon dioxide to argon in their shielding gas based on the workpieces and conditions to achieve a clean weld and reduce splatter.
• May connect hoses from torch to tanks of oxygen, acetylene, and/or fuel gas and turn valves to release mixture.
• Should be accustomed to working with 1/2' tubing
• Should have at least 1+ months experience as a welder

What you need to be successful:

• Display proficiency in hand tools such as rivet guns, electric tools, pressure gauges, etc.)
• Ability to understand measurement on tape measure to 1/64'
• Knowledge of sheet metal (gauges)
• HS Diploma or GED required
• AWS Certification preferred
• Excellent attendance
• Positive attitude
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Team oriented
• Must understand AWS welding symbols
• Must be able to set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines
• Willing to:
• Learn and rotate within various weld areas
• Wear PPE respirators for an extended amount of time
• Improve self/area/company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
• Able to work overtime on short notice.

Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
Stay Healthy:
Medical and Rx Plan
Health Savings Account
Dental and Vision Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending
Wellness Plan
Financial Security:
401 (k) Retirement Savings
Short and Long Term Disability
Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Dependent Care FSA
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.