Fabricator/Welder

Rush-Enterprises; Scott City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Total Rewards package

Healthcare benefits

Robust 401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers is seeking a Fabricator to perform layout, fabrication, fixturing and welding or installation on truck and trailer chassis. You will read design drawings and prepare components for current or revised applications.

The role requires proficiency in arc, MIG, and TIG welding, oxy-acetylene heating, and plasma cutting. A background in vehicle fabrication and AWS certifications are expected, with DoT experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in welding and vehicle fabrication; DoT inspection desirable.
• AWS welding certifications required for work assigned; maintain tools at own expense.
• Proficient in arc, MIG, and TIG welding of aluminum and steel; heating and cutting processes.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in arc, MIG, and TIG welding (aluminum and steel); oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting of materials.
• Prepare and/or modify components for current or revised applications.
• Prepare documentation for and/or following manuals and process documents.
• Create/update bills of materials and provide feedback to parts, operations, and engineering.
• Read and understand job orders and schedule work procedures and parts.
• Maintain high proficiency and cost effectiveness to minimize re-work and delays.
• Understand Class 7 and 8 trucks, torque settings, and vehicle systems.
• Install and use vehicle hydraulic pumps, motors, and piping; manage grounding during welding.
• Know welding gases, secure bottles and regulators; ensure safe propane use for fork trucks.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Read blueprints

Fabrication

Standard welding processes

Oxy-acetylene heating

Plasma cutting

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS welding certifications

Tools

Arc welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Oxy-acetylene torch

Plasma cutter

Job description

Advertised Job Description

The Fabricator performs layout, fabrication, fixturing and welding and/or installation of weldments used in new and modified truck and trailer chassis and components. The Fabricator must be able to work accurately from design drawings.

Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in arc, MIG, and TIG welding (aluminum and steel); oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting of materials; and oxy-acetylene heating of materials.
• Prepare and/or modify components for current or revised applications.
• Prepare documentation for and/or following manuals and process documents.
• Creation of updating of bills of materials and feedback to parts, operations, and engineering.
• Read and understand job order and schedule work procedures and parts.
• Demonstrate high level of proficiency and cost effectiveness in completion of work product in order to minimize re-work and time delays in final projects being provided to customers and dealerships.
• General understanding of Class 7 and 8 trucks to include chassis, engine and driveline; understanding of reasons for torque settings.
• General understanding of installation and use of vehicle hydraulic pumps, motors and piping.
• Knowledge of welding gases to include properly securing bottles, hoses and regulators. General understanding of vehicle compressed air systems. Demonstrated knowledge of the safe use and changing of compressed propane used to power fork trucks.
• General understanding of vehicle control, starting, charging, and lighting systems and circuits and the need to carefully maintain vehicle grounding during welding operations.

Benefits:

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Two years’ experience in welding and vehicle fabrication. DoT inspection experience desirable.
• AWS welding certifications required for work assigned.
• Maintain at own expense all hand and small power tools (including torches and tips) required to efficiently perform work assignments.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate

USD $20.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay Rate

USD $30.00/Hr.