Welder

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a welder to handle various truck parts and complete assembly tasks. Key responsibilities include reading schematics, operating welding and lifting equipment, and maintaining strong mechanical aptitude. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant trade school experience. This role requires physical endurance and the ability to work at heights.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school experience.
• Minimum of 1-year mechanical assembly experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and hydraulic schematics is desired. Welding skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary materials for welding.
• Use hand tools to complete welds on truck parts.
• Read and follow tank schematics.
• Manipulate steel parts to be welded.
• Assemble parts.
• Operate overhead crane system.
• Weld parts onto truck components.
• Lift truck parts to hold during assembly.
• Maintain prolonged postures during tasks.
• Operate welding equipment on scaffolding.
• Complete welding of major truck components.
• Use overhead crane and forklift for heavy items.

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities:

• Obtain necessary materials need for the completion of each assigned weld.




• Grasp, Grip, and manipulate hand tools to complete each individual weld on a variety of truck parts.




• Read and follow tank schematic.




• Grasp, manipulate and hold the steel components and the parts to be welded.




• Assembly of parts.




• Operate overhead crane system.




• Weld parts onto partially assembled truck components.




• Lifting of truck parts to hold while co-worker utilizes tools to secure to sub-frame.




• Prolonged postures (bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, and squatting) while performing all
  job tasks.




• Operate welding equipment while standing on scaffolding 20 feet above the floor.




• When complete, welded all major components for the truck.




• Using Overhead crane system and forklift to manipulate items above the weight restriction.

Skills & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.




• Trade school experience .




• minimum of 1-year mechanical assembly experience with strong mechanical aptitude.




• Ability to read blue prints and hydraulic schematics is desired. Welding skills are required.

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