Certified Weld Inspector - 1st Shift

Pierce Manufacturing; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Comprehensive benefits – Day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase/discount programs

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Company, specializes in rugged fire apparatus with a long history dating back to 1913. We build highly customized pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that perform in the toughest conditions.

We are seeking weld professionals who can read blueprints, set up welds, train others, and ensure quality through testing and documentation. Join a team committed to safety, innovation, and servicing communities worldwide.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Technical welding certificate or degree is required.
• Ability to read blueprints is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets.
• Set up weld equipment and maintain the weld training area.
• Train and provide guidance to new welding staff.
• Explain and demonstrate welding procedures used at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Evaluate weld test pieces for fairness and accuracy.
• Document weld training and testing information.
• Assist manufacturing with weld equipment and process problem solving.
• Maintain weld procedures as required.
• Aim to achieve Weld Training/Testing Department goals.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Welding

AWS-CWI certification (preferred)

Job description

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• People First Culture
• Hiring Immediately

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

With a Career At Pierce Manufacturing, You Can Expect:

• Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education
• Comprehensive Benefit Package - Available Day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more)
• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands-On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
• Hiring Immediately

SUMMARY

Interpret blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets. Deal with problems involving several variables from situations which vary by customized order. Work within precise limits. Must be able to pass all Pierce Manufacturing internal welder qualification tests. Bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding experience (aluminum and steel).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set-up weld equipment and maintains the weld training area for training and testing activities. Implements and supports 5S opportunities within the department.
• Assist Human Resources and Supervision in the hiring process by conduction the Pre-employment weld evaluation test.
• Train and provide guidance to new employees hired for welding.
• Explain and demonstrate documented welding procedures as used at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Explain and demonstrate the proper welding techniques necessary to pass a code defined welder qualification test.
• Evaluate weld test pieces fairly, objectively and impartial.
• Documents weld training and testing information.
• Assist manufacturing in the technical role for weld equipment and process related problem solving.
• Test and maintain weld procedures as required.
• Strive to achieve the Weld Training/Testing Department goals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Welding or previous welding experience
• Ability read blueprints required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary training in a welding or welding related field at a trade or technical college level preferred.
• A certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI), certified by the American Welding Society or the ability to become AWS-CWI certified preferred.
• Previous experience as a Pierce employee or temporary contractor working at Pierce.

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