Aluminum Welder | Soldador de Aluminio

Federal Signal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves setting up and operating welding equipment to fabricate trailers and hoists while ensuring adherence to production specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding, particularly with aluminum or steel, and be committed to safety and quality standards. Collaborating with team members and supervisors, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and play a vital role in meeting customer needs. If you are passionate about welding and eager to make a difference in a reputable company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of welding experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read prints and manuals, and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment to assemble trailers and parts.
• Assist with continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Welding

Basic Math Skills

Time Management

Communication in English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Welder is to accurately set up and operate welding equipment to weld and assemble trailers, hoists, and fabricated parts (may include a working Robotic Welder) to production card specifications. This person will assist with continuous improvement and lean initiatives by following process flow, and remaining flexible to complete tasks as part of a team. The welder is expected to offer suggestions and improvements by actively communicating with their department supervisor and plant management.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Prompt and reliable attendance so we can meet our customer needs.
• Ability to perform basic math to determine the ability to measure, assemble, and problem-solve.
• Ability to determine and make welding equipment adjustments as needed, read complicated instructions, blueprints, and measuring devices.
• Must be a team player working with co-workers and other departments. The focus is on meeting company goals and initiatives.
• Ability to learn operations of multiple machines/jigs within a job area and must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet job schedule, team needs or to meet any safety recommendations.
• Must work at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within our quality standards to ensure timely completion of tasks and must work overtime as required to meet customer needs.
• Must work in a safe manner following safety procedures, including wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), completing maintenance requests, and communicating hazards to coworkers and management.

Essential Skills, Experience, and Education:

• At least 2 years of continuous welding experience, preferably with aluminum or steel in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Must be able to use various measuring tools.
• Must be able to read prints and manuals.
• Must have time management skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to lift, carry, pull, and push 50lbs. unassisted.
• Regularly standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods of time.
• Regularly bending/turning at the waist.
• Exposed to outdoor weather temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Work Hours and Schedules:

• Must be able to work between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
• Occasional Saturdays as required to meet production needs.

Key Competencies:

• Consistently Achieves Results: Effectively manages budgets; meets planned financial targets; achieves both top and bottom line growth objectives; readily produces strategies for reducing or avoiding costs without compromising quality; meets the Customer’s satisfaction level; meets or exceeds the standards set for the position specific responsibilities.
• Analytical Abilities: Makes recommendations based on solid assumptions when solving complex problems; analyzes data to obtain meaningful information; identifies conflicting or inaccurate information.
• Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at first answers.
• Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the company; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Customers; gets Customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; considers Customers in all business practices; establishes and maintains effective relationships with Customers.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 713-466-5888. All other applications must be submitted online.

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)