Fabricator/Welding Technician

About the role

The primary function of the Fabricator/Welding Technician is to perform major and minor collision repair on a variety of different trucks and truck equipment. Repairs include diagnostic procedures and maintenance such as Cab & Sheet Metal Repair, Composite Repair, Bonding, Surface Preparation, Fiberglass Repair, Alignment, Painting, and Welding.

Responsibilities

• Study and interpret assembly instructions.
• Fabricate and assemble equipment for Medium and Heavy-Duty trucks.
• Determine whether all parts needed for the job are present, and read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Assemble tools and materials, position parts and subassemblies.
• Verify specifications of the Fabrication job.
• Resolve assembly and production issues.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
• Ensure working space is clean and safe.
• Complete quality controls.
• Accurately records time, cause, and correction on Repair Orders.
• Routinely use computerized equipment and specialized tooling.
• Participate in and complete technical training and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Business Skills

The individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below:

• Continuous Learning - Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies, and/or methods
• Decision Making - Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions
• Resiliency - Quickly recovering from adversity
• Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives
• Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting, and/or exceeding customer needs, wants, and expectations
• Self-Starting - Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working
• Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes

Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Computer Skills: Basic Computer skills and Repair Order Processing Software.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid drivers license, ability to operate motor vehicles, and a current Commercial Driver's License preferred but not required. Working hours: Heavy-duty diesel technicians may work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially on-call or emergency repair shifts.
• Physical Requirements: Mobility, vision, hearing, manual dexterity, lifting, and ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs – 150 lbs. unassisted.

Company Overview

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 700 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value – personalized for you.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Individual, Spouse and Family coverage Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family.
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Products like Short-Term, Long-Term Disability.
• Financial Stability and Retirement Preparedness: Our 401(k) program includes a company match, Retirement Planning Assistance, and Financial Guidance and Education.
• Paid Time Off: Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays and personal time, Vacation based on the length of service.
• Resources when we face major challenges and life events: Life Insurance Hospital Stay, Critical Illness, other products, Bereavement Services and Employment Assistance Program, Mental Health Resources readily accessible and without stigma.
• Paid Training and Tools Assistance to do the job right.

Job Posting Information

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.