Welder II - 1st and 2nd Shift

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies, producing a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies. Our team members are critical in supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

About the role

The Welder is responsible for operating welding equipment to build high-quality parts, subassemblies, and finished products. Weldments vary in type, size, and direction and are performed on a variety of production lines. The Welder will also weld/rework various products using different weld techniques, including flat, vertical, and overhead positions.

Responsibilities

• Heat and form metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, plasma cutter, carbon arc, or other welding equipment; properly position material/parts to be welded.
• Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place; adjust welding current to proper weld configurations.
• Accurately operate and read measuring devices.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards.
• Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands.
• Position, assemble, and weld various metal parts as outlined on blueprints.
• Operate robot/Tube welder and work in all workstations within the weld area; startup, operate, and troubleshoot.
• Perform rework on raw material, finished machines, and out-of-process welding activities.

Requirements

• One (1) year of applicable position experience or an evaluated equivalent.
• Passed weld test either through pre-employment test or through internal weld program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of a minimum of three (3) weld stations without assistance and proficiency in training others on these stations.
• Ability to effectively perform job tasks within one station with little to no quality defects or guidance.
• Willingness to learn to change their own wire.
• Class A/B surface welding proficiency.
• Ability to weld on a truck chassis (Dodge Center only).
• Understanding of quality defects within weld on product in multiple areas.
• Willingness to perform rework.
• Two (2) or more years of applicable position experience.

Skills

• Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Read, analyze, and interpret business manuals, technical procedures, blueprints, and/or government regulations.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Standing, walking/running, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual, typing.
• Occasional: Climbing, driving, bending/kneeling, fine dexterity, manual dexterity, upper extremity repetitive motion, lifting/carrying 25 lbs., pushing/pulling 25 lbs.

Non-Physical Demands

• Occasional: Analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity (e.g., auditing, problem-solving), writing.

Environmental Demands

• Occasional: Work alone, frequent task changes, tedious/exacting work, dust, temperature extremes, loud noises.

Work Schedule

• Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures.

Pay

Pay Range: $21 - $29.12 per hour.