Aluminum Welder

he Welder position is responsible for welding various materials associated with the company’s product lines including, but not limited to, truck bodies and specialty vehicles
· Use modification and welding (minimum AWS 3G/4G level) skills to rework cab and other components
· Perform welding (AWS 3G/4G) according to blueprints
· Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete welding in the assigned area
· Fabricate components from raw stock
· Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etc.
· Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area
· Self-check work and inspect prior processes
· Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
· Meet production goals
· Maintain a clean and safe work area
· Initiate process improvements
· Support 5S in work area
· Lead/perform lean events
· Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
· Solve complex problems with minimal assistance HS Diploma or GED required
· AWS Certification preferred
· Excellent attendance
· Positive attitude
· Strong and consistent attention to detail
· Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
· Team oriented
· Basic computer skills are required
· Must be able to pass the required welding certification test in the following AWS material sections: D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1.
· Previous experience and/or certifications preferred
· Must understand AWS welding symbols
· Must be able to set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines
· Must be able to Mig or Tig weld steel, stainless, and aluminum as needed

Willing to:
· Learn and rotate within various weld areas
· Wear PPE respirators for an extended amount of time
· Improve self/area/company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
· Develop a working knowledge of the company’s systems (example: AS/400)
Able to:
· Read and comprehend blueprints including weld specifications
· Work overtime on short notice

You should be proficient in:

Troubleshooting Skills Tape Measure Reading Welding Setups for Production Vehicle & Fleet Welding Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use:

MIG WelderTIG Welder