WELDER

Jimmy T. Wood, LLC.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy T. Wood, LLC. in Memphis, TN seeks a skilled Welder to perform in-house and mobile repairs at our waterfront terminal. Proficient in heavy stick welding and plasma cutting, the role ensures structural integrity of containers, chassis and related equipment.

The position requires performing preventive and corrective maintenance, following DOT, OSHA and IICL procedures, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in heavy stick welding and plasma cutting.
• Comfort with preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for teamwork and reporting.
• Must pass an extensive background check.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• Must pass a drug screen and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on shipping containers and chassis using applicable standards.
• Weld and cut during routine and extensive repair of containers and chassis following DOT, OSHA, and IICL procedures.
• Measure materials and work with pneumatic and electrical power tools.
• Assess damage for estimates and reparability; complete work orders and inspection paperwork.
• Maintain and repair support equipment and chassis to ensure safety and operation.

Skills

Heavy welding

Plasma cutting

Welding fabrication

Hand-eye coordination

Outdoor work

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

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WELDER

FDW MECHANIC Memphis, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1558

Location: Memphis, TN

Summary of Position:
We are seeking a skilled Welder to perform in-house and mobile repairs at our waterfront terminal. The ideal candidate will be proficient in heavy stick welding and plasma cutting, ensuring the structural integrity and functionality of various equipment and components. This role involves both preventative and corrective maintenance, requiring a high level of technical expertise and the ability to work independently.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Equipment Repairs: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all shipping containers and chassis using IICL standards as a guide.
• Welding and Cutting: Conduct welding and cutting during routine and extensive repair of containers and chassis in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and IICL procedures.
• Material Handling: Cut and measure materials, working with both pneumatic and electrical power tools.
• Damage Assessment: Measure and gauge damage for estimates and reparability, complete work orders, and inspection paperwork.
• Support Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all support equipment as assigned.
• Chassis Maintenance: Conduct chassis maintenance to ensure safety and operational standards.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Ability to perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on all assigned support equipment.
• Background Check: Must pass an extensive background check.
• Driver's License: Maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Drug Screen and Physical: Must successfully pass a drug screen and physical examination.Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for effective teamwork and reporting.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Above-average hand-eye coordination is required for precision in welding and repairs.
• Basic Hand Tools: Proficiency in using basic hand tools.
• Outdoor Work: Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Weekend Availability: Must be available to work on weekends as needed.

Desired Experience:

• Chassis Maintenance: Experience in maintaining and repairing chassis.
• Stick Welding: Proficiency in stick welding techniques.
• Structural Welding: Ability to weld structural components ranging from 3/16” to 1” thickness.
• Pipe Welding: Skilled in welding pipes from 2” to 12” in diameter.
• Heavy Equipment Repairs: Experience in repairing heavy equipment such as buckets, grapples, and skip pans, including hard-facing fabrication as needed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The work environment involves hazards, risks, or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, errant chemicals, heavy equipment, and extreme heights.
• Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting, and noise levels in the work environment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The associate may perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor and other management as required.

If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and a team-driven attitude, we encourage you to apply.