Welder

Truck Bodies & Equipment International; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ox Bodies, a subsidiary of Federal Signal, Fayette, Alabama, is seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our manufacturing team building and repairing heavy‑duty dump bodies and truck equipment. You will read blueprints, weld AR materials, and ensure high-quality welds that meet stringent standards.

Responsibilities include performing MIG welds on assemblies, inspecting welds, following welding procedures, and assisting with fabrication and installation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of MIG welding experience in heavy equipment.
• Experience welding abrasion-resistant (AR) materials used in heavy-duty applications.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand welding symbols.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and working in physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to quality, workmanship, and detail.
• Knowledge of 6S workplace organization and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on dump body assemblies, subassemblies and components.
• Weld abrasion-resistant (AR) materials and structural steel used in dump body construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Fit, align, tack, and weld structural components including sidewalls, floors, tailgates, hoists, cross members, and understructures.
• Operate welding equipment, plasma cutters, oxy‑fuel torches, grinders, and fabrication tools.
• Inspect welds for quality, penetration, appearance, and adherence to specifications.
• Perform repairs and modifications on dump bodies and truck body equipment as required.
• Follow approved welding procedures when working with AR materials to minimize cracking, distortion, and quality defects.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, and installation of dump body components.
• Follow all OSHA, company safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S principles.
• Remove weld slag, spatter, scrap material, and debris promptly to prevent safety hazards and quality issues.
• Inspect and clean welds as required, ensuring slag and spatter are removed prior to moving parts to subsequent operations.
• Take ownership of weld quality by identifying and correcting defects such as incomplete fusion, undercut, porosity, excessive spatter, and slag inclusions.
• Maintain work areas in an inspection-ready condition at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

AR materials

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Physical strength

Safety

Education

High School/GED or better

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our manufacturing team building and repairing heavy‑duty dump bodies and truck equipment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience welding abrasion-resistant (AR) materials, interpreting fabrication drawings, and producing high-quality welds that meet company and industry standards. This position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of heavy‑duty truck body construction, and the ability to work safely in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on dump body assemblies, subassemblies, and components.


• Weld abrasion-resistant (AR) materials and structural steel used in dump body construction.


• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.


• Fit, align, tack, and weld structural components including sidewalls, floors, tailgates, hoists, cross members, and understructures.


• Operate welding equipment, plasma cutters, oxy‑fuel torches, grinders, and fabrication tools.


• Inspect welds for quality, penetration, appearance, and adherence to specifications.


• Perform repairs and modifications on dump bodies and truck body equipment as required.


• Follow approved welding procedures when working with AR materials to minimize cracking, distortion, and quality defects.


• Assist with fabrication, assembly, and installation of dump body components.


• Follow all OSHA, company safety, and quality standards.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S principles.


• Clean and maintain welding stations, fixtures, tools, and surrounding work areas throughout the shift.


• Remove weld slag, weld spatter, scrap material, and debris promptly to prevent safety hazards and quality issues.


• Inspect and clean welds as required, ensuring slag and spatter are removed prior to moving parts to subsequent operations.


• Take ownership of weld quality by identifying and correcting defects such as incomplete fusion, undercut, porosity, excessive spatter, and slag inclusions.


• Maintain work areas in an inspection‑ready condition at all times.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of MIG welding experience in heavy equipment, truck body, trailer, dump body, or structural steel fabrication.


• Demonstrated experience welding abrasion-resistant (AR) materials used in heavy‑duty applications.


• Ability to read blueprints and understand welding symbols.


• Experience using measuring devices including tape measures, squares, levels, and calipers.


• Knowledge of welding procedures for thick‑gauge steel and heavy‑duty applications.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding environments.


• Strong attention to quality, workmanship, and detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience manufacturing dump bodies, roll‑off containers, trailers, refuse bodies, or heavy truck equipment.


• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and fabrication equipment.


• Familiarity with FCAW (Flux‑Core Arc Welding) processes.


• Knowledge of hydraulic dump systems and truck body installation.

Skills and Competencies

• MIG and Flux‑Core welding proficiency.


• Strong fabrication and fitting skills.


• Understanding of abrasive‑resistant (AR) material welding techniques.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.


• Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.


• Strong understanding of 6S workplace organization and housekeeping expectations.


• Ability to recognize weld defects and perform corrective actions before parts move to the next operation.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.


• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturing environments.


• Ability to wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and steel‑toe boots with metatarsal guards.

Experience Requirement Highlight

Candidates must have verifiable experience welding abrasion-resistant (AR) materials used in heavy‑duty truck equipment and dump body manufacturing, including the ability to consistently produce high-quality welds, recognize weld defects, maintain proper weld appearance, and ensure finished products meet company quality standards.

6S and Quality Expectations

• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift, not just at the end of the day.


• Remove weld slag, spatter, scrap, and debris promptly.


• Ensure welds meet visual and dimensional quality requirements before releasing work to the next operation.


• Demonstrate pride of workmanship by delivering clean, defect‑free welds and assemblies.


• Support a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About us:

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal, our products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. We’ve walked in your boots – we get it. Time is money, and we strive to provide the highest quality, most durable products, equipped to handle any job you throw at them.

Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative, rugged, high‑performance truck bodies, parts, and accessories, all manufactured by hard‑working people in Fayette, Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture, assemble, and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better, and if that’s not enough, we’ll pick up and deliver right to your front door.

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, contact Human Resources at 205-932-8177. All other applications must be submitted online.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

High School/GED or better.

Experience

Experience manufacturing dump bodies, roll‑off containers, trailers, refuse bodies, or heavy truck equipment.

MIG and Flux‑Core welding proficiency.

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