Welder-1st shift

Job Overview

Join our team as a Welder (1st shift) located in Huron, SD. Working Monday‑Thursday 6am‑4:30pm, you will transform raw steel into structural components for our utility trucks and equipment.

• Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, WPS, set up jigs/fixtures, prep and finish welds (grinding/chipping), and perform in‑process checks to meet specifications at first attempt.
• Follow Terex “Zero Harm” safety expectations, required PPE, hot‑work controls, LOTO, and maintain a clean, hazard‑free work area.
• Use overhead cranes and material‑handling equipment to stage, position, and transfer parts safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and the team to solve problems, reduce rework, and support continuous improvement and 5S.
• Participate in training, including weld school/skills development and, as applicable, robotic welding to advance skills and progress through defined skill levels.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience welding steel using GMAW (MIG) and/or FCAW in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of weld quality standards and ability to perform basic visual inspections.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes, hoists and material‑handling equipment (or willingness to be trained).
• Strong commitment to safety, consistent use of PPE and adherence to hot‑work requirements.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift, push, pull, and position materials.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends when required.
• Preferred:
  Technical diploma or coursework in welding or fabrication; experience welding structural or heavy‑gauge steel; familiarity with AWS welding standards; experience in a team‑based manufacturing environment; willingness to learn additional processes such as robotic welding.

Salary range: $23.41 to $28.64 per hour.

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
• Life insurance; accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Extended leave options; paid time off; company holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, discount programs

Terex is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.