Welder

MAC Trailer; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC Trailer in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate aluminum and steel components for the tractor trailer industry. You will perform daily build-fit and welding assignments according to quality and safety standards.

You will review specifications, interpret drawings, and communicate safety and quality concerns to supervisors while maintaining a clean, organized work area. Proficiency with MIG welding and various power tools is expected, and optional cross-training in related

Qualifications

• Ability to successfully complete welding tests as required by MAC Trailer.
• Ability to learn basic math and measurement functions.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions including production and safety information.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Will develop mechanical proficiency related to the assignment.
• Experience in tractor trailer building or service & repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminum and steel parts for tractor trailer components according to standards of quality and safety.
• Review and interpret specifications and drawings while following verbal instructions for safe builds.
• Communicate safety or quality concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and manage inventory needs.
• Use power tools to fit and fabricate materials prior to welding.
• Wear required safety equipment (face shield, weld hood, respirator, gloves).
• Restock parts and materials and assist in other duties as assigned.
• Possibly gain proficiency in MIG welding for steel or aluminum.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Math basics

Tools

MIG welding

Power hand tools

Job description

Utilizes and implements acquired welding knowledge, experience, and skill to weld aluminum and steelmaterials and manufacturing parts and products for the tractor trailer industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily custom build fit/up build welding assignments according to standards of quality andstandards of safety in the area(s) of immediate assignment, according to tier level and/or MasterTrailer Builder indication.
• Review and interpret specification documentation and drawings while adhering to verbal instructionregarding safe and efficient build of product.
• Communicate areas of concern regarding safety and efficient build of quality product tosupervisors/managers
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area to adhere to sustaining a safe work environment as well asawareness of material needs including inventory.
• Use power hand tools (Including may operate hand crane) to perform fitting and fabricatingoperations to prepare materials prior to welding.
• Ability to don and doff required safety equipment dependent upon department and specific area/dutiesof assignment. i.e., Face Shield, Weld Hood, Respirator, Filtered face-piece, weld gloves.
• Organize and restock parts and materials utilized in work area.
• Assisting in any area of assignment or need to assist in completion of product including any otherduties as assigned by supervisor and/or management. Example: Plumbing, Mounting, Assembly,Wiring.
• May be required to obtain proficiency in steel and/or aluminum MIG welding.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete company weld testing process.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully learn basic math and measurement functions.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand both verbal and written forms of communicationincluding necessary information regarding production and safety.
• Continued demonstration of the ability to work individually or as a member of a team.
• Continued demonstration of the ability to increase product knowledge and skill level related to area ofassignment.
• Aptitude to obtain mechanical proficiency is necessary.
• Experience or knowledge in tractor trailer building or service & repair is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or mechanical related field is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Working in and out of position may be dependent upon specific department and area ofassignment.
• manual dexterity or the equivalent is to be at a level that permits the employee to perform, basicfunctions of the job including safety, providing the ability to grasp and manipulate objects largeand small with precise movement.
• At times and dependent upon area of assignment, may be required to lift over 50 lbs. but less than100lbs.
• Required to push and pull with arms and hands tools and material.
• Dependent upon area of assignment may be required to work from a ladder or work from heightsutilizing fall protection program.
• Requirements of physical demands and exposure to dust and noise associated with industrialenvironments.
• Tier I: Applicant testing to be an employee within this Tier and/or Employees designated within this Tier are considered entry level to the position. This level of employee is under directsupervision as they learn the skills and duties of this position. Applicants testing to achieve thisTier level as an employee or the employee designated at this Tier level will have completed andachieved MAC -ASME weld test 2F-Visual Test, 3F-Visual Test, and 4F-Visual Test.
• Tier II: Applicant testing to be an employee within this Tier and/or Employees designated withinthis Tier have developed the skills required to perform the work assignment. There is supervisorinvolvement checking completed work for quality. Applicants testing to achieve this Tier level asan employee or the employee designated at this Tier level will have completed and achievedMAC - ASME weld test 2F-Visual Test, 3F-Visual Test, 4F-Visual Test, 2G-Bend Test, and 4GBend Test.
• Tier III: Applicant testing to be an employee within this Tier and/or Employees designated withinthis Tier have mastered the skills required to perform the job. The individual typically does notneed direct supervision and is responsible for assisting in training of lower-level Tiers within thedepartment. Applicants testing to achieve this Tier level as an employee or the employeedesignated at this Tier level will have completed and achieved MAC -ASME weld test 2F-VisualTest, 3F-Visual Test, 4F-Visual Test, 2G-Bend Test, 4G-Bend Test, 3G DOWN-Bend Test, and3G UP-Bend Test.

Travel Required

No .

Equal Opportunity Employer

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