Welder

About the role

This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various trailers to SOP's/Blueprints/Knowledge/Foreman and/or Lead Instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of trailers. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all company Quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a "Stop and Fix" mindset
• Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S + Safety Standards
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Assist other welders in the completing of work to ensure work is completed as efficiently as possible
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Fast paced environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for 10 hrs

Requirements

• Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment
• Must pass a drug screen
• Must be 18 years old

Qualifications

• Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college
• Preferred – 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation