Welder

Federal Signal; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled welder to join their team. The position involves welding truck parts, operating cranes, and maintaining safety standards while performing mechanical assembly tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in welding and mechanical assembly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and hydraulic schematics is desired.

Responsibilities

• Obtain materials needed for welding tasks.
• Operate welding equipment and overhead crane system.
• Weld parts onto truck components.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding skills

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary materials needed for the completion of each assigned weld.
• Grasp, grip, and manipulate hand tools to complete each individual weld on a variety of truck parts.
• Read and follow tank schematic.
• Handle and hold steel components and parts to be welded.
• Assemble parts.
• Operate overhead crane system.
• Weld parts onto partially assembled truck components.
• Lift truck parts to hold while co-worker secures them to the sub-frame using tools.
• Maintain prolonged postures (bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, and squatting) while performing all job tasks.
• Operate welding equipment while standing on scaffolding 20 feet above the floor.
• Complete welding of all major components for the truck.
• Use overhead crane system and forklift to manipulate items above weight restrictions.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of mechanical assembly experience with strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and hydraulic schematics is desired. Welding skills are required.

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