Welder

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

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking a skilled welder in Leeds, Alabama. The role involves obtaining materials, operating welding equipment, and assembling truck parts while following detailed schematics. Successful candidates must possess welding skills and mechanical aptitude as well as a high school diploma or equivalent.

Trade school experience is preferred along with at least one year of mechanical assembly experience. This position requires the ability to handle physical tasks and operate overhead crane systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade school experience preferred.
• Preferred minimum of 1-year mechanical assembly experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain materials needed for welding tasks.
• Operate overhead crane system and welding equipment.
• Read and follow tank schematics.

Skills

Welding skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read blueprints

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.