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

• 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)

• Read and comprehend blueprints including weld specifications
• Work overtime on short notice

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• Vehicle & Fleet Welding
• Blueprint Reading

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder