WELDER

Overview

The Welder/Fabricator is responsible for repairing, modifying, and fabricating components for semi-trailers and truck equipment. This position performs structural repairs, custom fabrication, and installation support for aftermarket equipment such as liftgates, cargo handling systems, trailer accessories, and other truck body modifications. The ideal candidate has experience with MIG welding, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and heavy-duty vehicle repair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Operate all types of tools necessary to the job, including but not limited to, wire feed welder, plasma cutter, oxygen and acetylene cutting torches, hand drill, hammer, needle gun, chisel, utility knives, putty scraper, disk sander, rivet gun, impact wrench, huck gun, grinder, clamps, combination square, automatic welder and tape measure.

· Weld in all positions such as vertical, flat, vertical lap and overhead.

· Set up various parts and assemblies for welding.

· Set machines up for carbon and stainless steel of various gauges.

· Place and move blocking, braces and jigs to hold parts.

· Hammer wedges and drift pins, turn turnbuckles, and pull pry bars to align parts.

· Grind or chip rough edges, surplus weld, or scale.

· Position and turn clamps, and bolt together straps or parts.

· Operate overhead cranes, hoists and other lifting devices.

· Perform measurement and quality checks and record findings.

· Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient and highly productive manner according to company policy.

· Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.

· Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.

· Ability to work overtime. Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

· Education: High school diploma or equivalent, based on education and work experience.

· Licenses/Certifications:

o Preferred Welder Certification

· Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

o Must be able to accurately read and use gauges, tape measures, and read and understand blueprints.

o Must be able to read and understand Process sheets.

o Basic shop math (fractions, measurements).

o Knowledge of welding practices.

o Knowledge of the setting up and operations of weld machines, oxygen and acetylene torch, and plasma machines.

o Knowledge of weld defect identification and repair.

o Successfully pass hands on weld test.

Experience level:

• 1 years

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift 6AM-4:30PM
• Monday-Thursday
• Overtime required upon request

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25