Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville

Welder (Truss)

Location

Hopkinsville, KY

Wage

$19/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

API
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Posted on May 5, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville is a rapidly growing, family-owned business located in Hopkinsville, KY, providing pole barns, barndominiums, and houses. The company operates a full-service lumber yard and manufactures metal siding and trim, maintaining a strong reputation for customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Plans details of work order procedures and gathers required tools and materials.
  • Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques.
  • Monitors the welding and fitting process to prevent overheating or damage.
  • Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces.
  • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
  • Notifies supervisor of faulty equipment or defective materials.
  • Interprets drawings, sketches, models, specifications, and related documents.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Welding certifications preferred.
  • Two-year welding experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and use tape measure, scale, calipers, and weld gauge.
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery.
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • The schedule for Welder is Monday - Friday from 7 am to 3 pm with overtime as needed.
  • Starting rate for this role is $19.00/hr.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO