Welder

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

Job summary

A truck assembly company in Alabama is seeking a Welder to perform assembly tasks and operate welding equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably trade school experience along with mechanical assembly skills. Responsibilities include obtaining materials, welding parts onto trucks, and operating cranes. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read blueprints. The company is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Trade school experience preferred.
• Preferred minimum of 1-year mechanical assembly experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and hydraulic schematics is desired.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary materials for welding tasks.
• Operate welding equipment while on scaffolding.
• 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

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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