Production Line Welder II

Federal Signal Corporation; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking a skilled Welder II to join our production line in Snohomish, WA. The role involves welding, cutting, and brazing metal pieces while ensuring quality control and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of experience in wire-feed welding and a formal apprenticeship.

Employees will receive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k) matching, and paid time off after 90 days. Competitive hourly wages range from $22.00 to $30.00, with a typical schedule of four 10-hour days.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience with wire-feed welding.
• 1-3 years of fabrication with welding and layout experience.
• 1-3 years of mechanical experience with hydraulics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans work order procedures and gathers tools.
• Operates manual and automated welding units.
• Conducts quality control evaluations of completed welds.

Skills

Understanding of machines and tools used in welding

Reading and listening skills

Basic mathematics related to welding assignments

Education

Completion of formal apprenticeship or welding program

High School Graduate

Tools

Wire-feed welding techniques

Blueprints and measuring devices

Job description

OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. OSW’s main facility is located in the Maltby area in Snohomish County. OSW has been in business for over 20 years and has branches in Edmonton, Canada and Tempe, Arizona.

As a Welder II on our growing Production Line, you are contributing to the success of the company by safely and efficiently welding, cutting, and brazing metal pieces and products using flame‑cutting and hand welding equipment on dump trucks, trailers, and parts.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment utilizing wire‑feed welding techniques.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using blueprints, measuring devices, cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Conducts quality control evaluations of completed welds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship, welding program, successful completion of an in‑company, three‑year training program required. High School Graduate (preferred)
• 1 – 4 years of Experience with wire‑feed welding – Steel & Aluminum experience
• 1 – 3 years of Fabrication with Welding & Layout experience
• 1 – 3 years of Mechanical experience with Hydraulics (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, crawling, climbing, climbing on ladders, balancing, lifting, walking, carrying materials and standing for long periods of time.
• Must be comfortable intermittently working at heights of 8 feet.
• Requires working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires wearing specialized protective or safety equipment.

Additional Job Information

• Wage Expectations: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour
• Pay: This is a non‑exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi‑weekly basis
• Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M‑F, Overtime may be available on your 5th day of the week and/or Saturdays.
• Location: On Site – 20812 Broadway Ave; Snohomish, WA 98296
• Travel: Very minimal to none

Benefits

• Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full‑time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health‑related expenses as well as Dependent Care related expenses
  • Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:
    • 401(k) with partial company match
    • 100% vested immediately.
• Upon the Completion of 90 days employees are eligible for:
  • PTO
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 360‑217‑2426. All other applications must be submitted online.