Welder
About the job
- Ability to read blueprints and follow written work instructions.
- Basic measuring and math skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs., with heavier lifting performed with assistance.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools and manufacturing equipment.
- Perform MIG welding on heavy equipment components and assemblies.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
- Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
- Inspect weld quality and verify finished work meets specifications.
- Use basic measuring tools to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Collaborate with teammates to meet production and quality goals.
- Assist with other production tasks as needed.
- Welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- High school diploma or GED.
- AWS certification.
About the company
Mobile Track Solutions (MTS) focuses on manufacturing construction-grade heavy equipment from Elkader, Iowa. It answers customer problems by leveraging an in-house engineering team, large-scale manufacturing capabilities, and years of knowledge to design and build equipment that fits specific needs, delivering value through reliable, cost-effective solutions. The firm’s products are heavy equipment systems tailored for construction uses, developed through a process that combines engineering design with scalable manufacturing to meet client requirements. What sets MTS apart is its integrated approach: tight collaboration between engineering and manufacturing, accumulated industry experience, and a commitment to practical, value-driven outcomes rather than one-size-fits-all gear. The company’s goal is to provide quality, economical solutions that solve heavy equipment challenges for customers, helping them operate more effectively and at a lower total cost of ownership.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Elkader, Iowa
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MTS highlighted CONEXPO 2026 momentum and stronger customer engagement in March 2026.
- Thompson Machinery and Ohio Cat broadened parts-and-service reach across key territories.
- The August 2026 site refresh and active blog signal ongoing product and channel investment.
What critics are saying
- Dealer-network expansion depends on partners like Thompson Machinery, announced July 15, 2022.
- Private, family-owned MTS discloses no recent funding, limiting acquisition and growth firepower.
- Heavy reliance on Caterpillar components creates supply, pricing, and warranty exposure if terms tighten.
What makes MobileTrackSolutions unique
- Elkader, Iowa-based MTS controls design, testing, production, and assembly in-house since 2009.
- MTS sells Cat-powered tractors and scraper equipment through a growing dealer network in 2026.
- Its 160,000-square-foot campus and 130-plus employees support nationwide parts and service.
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Company News
Mobile Track Solutions is pleased to announce the recent addition of Thompson Machinery to the MTS Dealer Network.
John Deere has announced a master supply agreement with Mobile Track Solutions, to develop Deere-branded towed scrapers to be distributed through John Deere’s construction and agriculture dealer networks.