Welder

Academy Express; Hopkins (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Academy Bus in Secaucus, NJ is seeking an Auto Body Repair Technician specializing in welding. This role focuses on maintaining a fleet of vehicles with high-quality welds, reading blueprints, and adhering to safety standards. Competitive hourly pay plus benefits, with 1st and 2nd shift options.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of welding experience, owns basic hand tools, and can patch rusts while following industry codes. Join a team dedicated to safe, reliable transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• At least five years of welding experience.
• Must have own toolbox and hand tools.
• Degree in Auto Body is a plus but not required.
• Ability to repair/patch rust.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on vehicle components using FCAW, SMAW, TIG, MIG, and Oxy-acetylene.
• Read blueprints and schematics for precise welding work.
• Use hand tools and machinery to complete welding tasks.
• Inspect welded components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Welding Processes

MIG (GMAW)

TIG (GTAW)

Stick (SMAW)

Flux-cored (FCAW)

Oxy-acetylene welding

Education

Auto Body degree (a plus)

Tools

Grinders

Wrenches

Sockets up to 1/2 in

Job description

Secaucus
57 County Ave
Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA

Secaucus
57 County Ave
Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA

Academy Bus is seeking an Auto Body Repair Technician that specializes in Welding for our Secaucus, NJ location.

Pay is starting at $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

1st and 2nd shift available.

As a Welder at Academy Bus, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our fleet of vehicles. Your expertise in welding will ensure that our equipment remains safe, reliable, and ready for service. This position is essential to our mission of providing top-quality transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks on various vehicle components using techniques such as Flux-cored (FCAW), Stick (SMAW) TIG (FTAW), MIG (GMAW), and Oxy-acetylene welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to execute precise welding projects.
• Utilize hand tools and machinery effectively to complete welding assignments.
• Conduct routine inspections of welded components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety protocols.

Core Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Welding Processes
• MIG (GMAW)
• TIG (GTAW
• Stick (SMAW)
• Flux-cored (FCAW)
• Oxy-acetylene welding

Measurement & Math Skills

• Accurately measuring, cutting, and aligning materials
• Weld Inspection & Quality Control
• Understanding of quality standards and visual or mechanical weld inspection (including knowledge of AWS or ISO standards).
• Material Knowledge
• Familiarity with different metals (carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, etc.) and how they behave when welded.

Other Desired Skills

• Basic machining or metal finishing experience
• Knowledge of welding codes and procedures for your industry (e.g., oil & gas, aerospace, shipbuilding)
• Understanding of welding machines and repair of welding machines

Safety Practices

• Strong understanding and practice of welding safety procedures, including PPE use and handling hazardous materials
• Ability to disconnect electronics on vehicles

Physical Abilities

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Manual dexterity and steady hands
• Physical strength and stamina
• Ability to work in various positions (overhead, confined spaces, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication (especially in team or safety-critical environments)
• Willingness to learn new techniques or technologies

Required Tools

All welding material is supplied by the company

• Must have own toolbox
• Must have own hand tools including: Grinders, Wrenches, Sockets up to ½ drive

Other Requirements

• At least five years of experience welding
• Must have the ability to repair/patch rust
• Degree in Auto Body is a plus but not required

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance
• Supplemental coverages
• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Academy is an EEO.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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