Welder/Upfitter – Build What Moves the Northwest
Employee-Owned Company | Summit Truck Body
Do you take pride in your craft? Like seeing your work hit the road?
At Summit Truck Body, we build and upfit the commercial trucks that keep the Northwest moving. From flatbeds to van interiors, our team welds, fits, and outfits top-tier vehicles with precision and pride. And here’s the best part—you don’t just work here, you own a part of it.
We’re a fast-growing, 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) with more than 35 years of experience serving the truck and transportation industry in the Pacific Northwest. When you join Summit, you’re not just building trucks—you’re building a future.
What You’ll Do
As a Welder/Upfitter, you’ll install and weld aftermarket and custom components—flatbeds, lift gates, van interiors, and more—onto truck chassis. This is hands-on, high-impact work that requires mechanical know-how, strong welding skills, and attention to detail.
Your Day-to-Day Includes:
· MIG welding on steel and aluminum parts with precision and consistency
· Installing and fitting toolboxes, bumpers, racks, brackets, and hydraulic components
· Mechanical assembly, including bolting, wiring, and hose routing
· Reading and following blueprints, installation specs, and work orders
· Operating tools like grinders, saws, drills, and measuring devices
· Working closely with your team to meet deadlines and quality standards
· Keeping your work area clean and safe following OSHA and company protocols
What You Bring
· 1–2 years of welding and mechanical assembly experience (truck or automotive experience preferred)
· Proficiency in MIG welding (TIG or Stick is a plus)
· Ability to read blueprints, tape measures, and technical drawings
· Familiarity with basic tools and fabrication equipment
· High school diploma or GED
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work safely and efficiently
Schedule
- 4/10s: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Occasional overtime as needed
Why Summit?
· You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, your hard work builds your future too.
· Career growth opportunities in a growing company
· Be part of a skilled, hardworking, and supportive team
· Build real products with real impact—your work hits the road every day
Compensation is based on education and experience.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and crouch for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at varying heights, and access tight or awkward spaces on vehicle chassis.
- Use of hands and arms to operate tools, handle materials, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must have full range of motion and physical stamina to perform job duties safely and effectively in a fast-paced shop environment.
- Ability to work in a production environment that may involve exposure to heat, dust, noise, and fumes, while wearing appropriate PPE.
Please no phones calls or third party recruiters.
Summit Truck Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Experience:
- Welding: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Required)
Work Location: In person
