Tig Welder/Pipe Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BME Fire Trucks is seeking an experienced Tig Pipe Welder in Boise, Idaho. This full-time position involves skilled welding work, including setting up welding equipment and fabricating components for fire apparatus. Candidates must possess strong welding skills, be reliable, and work effectively independently. Full benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in metal fabrication and welding.
• Ability to pass a welding test.
• Plumbing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and adjusting specific welding equipment.
• Examine prints or plans and measure materials.
• Performing welds and fabricating finished products.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Basic math skills

Stainless steel welding

Ability to read blueprints

Tools

oxy/ac

plasma torch

Job description

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WE ARE WILDLAND

BME Fire Trucks is more than a fire truck manufacturer. We opened our doors over 30 years ago because of our respect and admiration for the fire industry. Each and every apparatus that leaves our facility is built with its end-use in mind. Our team prides itself in building something that protects and serves departments across the US and Canada. BME has manufactured apparatus for CAL FIRE, BLM, USFS, and municipal fire departments across the US and is the branded leader in wildland fire apparatus.

Being a family-owned company, we make sure that people are at the foundation of our business. From dealer to department, every person that walks through our doors will always be treated like family. We will always work with you and your department to ensure you have what you need for the frontlines.

Every apparatus that leaves our facility is inspected for safety, durability, and performance. Our mission is to continue innovating fire apparatus so that it will perform no matter the severity of the fire season. That’s the BME difference.

Job Description

BME Fire Trucks is looking for experienced fitters and welders. As a Tig Pipe Welder, you will perform skilled work pertaining to plumbing and welding such as assembling parts, installing pipe, and welding using the GTAW process. This Welder will need to be reliable and able to work with little to no supervision.As a part of this team you will be responsible for:

• Setting up and adjusting specific welding equipment
• Reading and listening to instructions
• Examine prints or plans
• Measuring materials
• Using appropriate welding methods to attach pieces of materials to build or fabricate finished products or parts
• Performing welds that are appropriate and acceptable for the products fabricated

Requirements:

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• A strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Basic math skills with ability to read tape measure
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds (rarely required but could be possible)
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, or kneel regularly as well as climb stairs/ladders
• Ability to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass a welding test
• Stainless steel welding experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Plumbing experience
• 2-3 years in metal fabrication and welding
• Ability to use oxy/ac
• Ability to use plasma torch

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• HVAC
• Residential and/or commercial plumbing experience

This is a full-time permanent positions located on site in Boise, Idaho. We are a growing company with opportunities for advancement. We offer excellent compensation and full benefits including health, dental, vision and 401k.

Visit our websites at www.bmefire.com.