Welder / Fabricator

Description

Welder / Fabricator
White Tank & Truck Repair – Belleville, IL
117 Premier Drive, Belleville, IL

White Tank & Truck Repair, a leading full-service tank truck repair company serving the Greater St. Louis area since 1988, is hiring a Welder/Fabricator to join our Belleville team.

If you’re an experienced welder looking to be valued for your skill — or a mechanically inclined tradesperson looking to grow in a supportive shop environment — this is a long-term career opportunity with competitive pay, steady hours, and strong union benefits.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday
   
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Day Shift)
   
• Journeyman Pay: $34.35 per hour
   
• Bonuses: Additional pay available for advanced skills and employer certifications
   
• Overtime: Available
   
• Scheduled wage increases
   

What You’ll Do

• Weld and repair aluminum pneumatic and liquid tank trailers
   
• Weld stainless steel tankers and suspension components
   
• Fabricate and install wet kits, blowers, and PTO drive systems on heavy-duty trucks
   
• Diagnose and repair late-model Class 8 trucks (Kenworth, Freightliner, etc.)
   
• Perform structural repairs and custom fabrication projects
   
• Maintain quality and safety standards in a professional shop environment
   

What We’re Looking For

• MIG and/or TIG welding experience (aluminum and stainless preferred)
   
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
   
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings (preferred)
   
• Experience working on heavy-duty trucks or tank trailers (a plus)
   
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
   

Whether you’re highly experienced or developing your trade, we provide the opportunity to work alongside skilled team members in a collaborative environment.

Why Join White Tank & Truck Repair?

? Competitive Pay

Journeyman rate of $34.35 per hour, with opportunities for additional bonuses based on skills and employer certifications. Overtime available and scheduled wage increases.

? Fully Paid Health Insurance

• Union health plan with low deductible
   
• Vision and dental coverage available
   
• Supplemental insurance options
   

? Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) with employer contributions (over $4,000 annually)
   
• Roth 401(k) option available
   
• Additional retirement account options
   

? Stable, Long-Term Career

• Monday–Friday day shift
   
• Scheduled wage increases
   
• PTO available
   
• Leadership that promotes from within
   
• Supportive, team-focused shop culture
   

About White Tank & Truck Repair

White Tank & Truck Repair is a full-service tank truck repair facility and authorized vendor of Gardner Denver and Drum truck blowers. Since 1988, we have been the premier provider of dry bulk pneumatic and liquid tank truck repair services in the Greater St. Louis region.

White Tank & Truck Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.