Welder

Guzzler Manufacturing; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Guzzler Manufacturing is seeking a skilled welder/mechanical assembler to join our manufacturing team in Leeds, Alabama. You will read blueprints and hydraulic schematics, set up and weld truck components, and assemble parts using overhead cranes and forklifts.

The role involves lifting, standing for long periods, and working at height on scaffolding. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of mechanical assembly experience, and welding skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year mechanical assembly experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and hydraulic schematics; welding skills required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary materials for each weld.
• Grasp and manipulate hand tools to complete welds on truck parts.
• Read and follow tank schematics.
• Grasp and hold steel components for welding.
• Assemble parts and operate overhead crane.
• Weld parts onto partially assembled truck components.
• Lift truck parts to allow coworkers to secure to sub-frames.
• Perform tasks in prolonged postures (bending, kneeling, standing).
• Operate welding equipment while on scaffolding ~20 feet high.
• Complete welding of major components; use forklift to move items above weight limits.

Skills

Welding skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school experience

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary materials need 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.
• Grasp, manipulate and hold the steel components and the parts to be welded.
• Assembly of parts.
• Operate overhead crane system.
• Weld parts onto partially assembled truck components.
• Lifting of truck parts to hold while co-worker utilizes tools to secure to sub-frame.
• 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.
• When complete, welded all major components for the truck.
• Using Overhead crane system and forklift to manipulate items above the weight restriction.

Skills & Experience Requirements

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

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