Welder

Federal Signal Corporation; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation, located in Leeds, AL, seeks a Welding Assembler to join our manufacturing team. You will weld components, read blueprints and hydraulic schematics, and assemble truck parts using hand tools and overhead cranes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year of mechanical assembly experience preferred, and welding skills. Trade school experience is a plus; ability to lift and work in elevated positions may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade school experience preferred.
• 1+ year mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and hydraulic schematics desired; 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 schematic.
• Assemble parts and operate overhead crane system.
• Weld parts onto partially assembled truck components.
• Lift truck parts and use tools to secure to sub-frames.
• Work in prolonged postures (bending, stooping, kneeling, standing).
• Operate welding equipment on scaffolding up to 20 feet high.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Reading hydraulic schematics

Welding skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school experience

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.