Welder

Alamo Group Inc.; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Industrial, a division of Alamo Group Inc., seeks a Welder on the production floor to lay out, weld, and assemble fabricated steel frames and parts. You will read blueprints, measure components, and verify positions with precision under supervision.

Responsibilities include using mig welding equipment, following safety protocols, and collaborating with the lead and team to deliver defect-free parts in a timely manner. Overtime may be required in a non-climate controlled plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent welding experience (2 years).
• One year welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints with weld symbols and specifications.
• Ability to read measuring devices.
• Manual dexterity; mechanically inclined and good eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Layouts, fits and welds fabricated steel frames and metal parts on production floor using mig welding equipment.
• Measures and marks locations for metal components on assembly table following blueprints.
• Verifies position of metal components in assembly using measuring instruments: straight edge, combination square, calipers or ruler.
• Performs weld operation under direct supervision of a Welder II or department Lead.
• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Pick and gather parts as directed by supervisor/Lead for items to be welded out.
• Completes defect-free parts in a timely manner.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Manual dexterity

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

2 years weld experience

Tools

Mig welding equipment

Overhead crane

Job description

Why Alamo Industrial?

Alamo Industrial® has been supplying mowers to the governmental, agricultural, and commercial turf markets for over 50 years. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractor-mounted mowers, brush-cutters, and other similar equipment made for right-of-way clearing, roadside vegetation management, and grounds maintenance. Alamo Industrial has a wide array of products including rotary, flail, and sickle bar mowers. Our best-in-class boom mowers are offered with many types of cutting heads to accommodate the challenges our customers face.

Why Alamo Industrial?

Alamo Industrial® has been supplying mowers to the governmental, agricultural, and commercial turf markets for over 50 years. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractor-mounted mowers, brush-cutters, and other similar equipment made for right-of-way clearing, roadside vegetation management, and grounds maintenance. Alamo Industrial has a wide array of products including rotary, flail, and sickle bar mowers. Our best-in-class boom mowers are offered with many types of cutting heads to accommodate the challenges our customers face.

Alamo Industrial offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

Position Summary

Layouts, fits and welds fabricated steel frames and metal parts on production floor using previously set up mig welding equipment. Measures and marks locations for metal components on assembly table following blueprints. Verifies position of metal components in assembly using measuring instruments: straight edge, combination square, calipers or ruler. Performs weld operation under direct supervision of a Welder II or department Lead.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Pick and gather parts as directed by supervisor/Lead for items to be welded out.
• Turns valves to release fuel, gas and oxygen, and ignites mixture or inserts specified weld rod into portable holder and changes cable into workpiece.
• Guides electrodes or torch and filler rod along standard position weld joints at specified space and angle to melt and deposit metal from filler rod onto workpiece.
• Effectively communicate all issues to supervisor/lead.
• Required to work in teams.
• Completes defect-free parts in a timely manner.
• May be required to perform other assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA’s)

• Ability to read blueprints with weld symbols and specifications.
• Ability to Read measuring devices.
• Manual dexterity; mechanically inclined and have good eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma / GED or equivalent of 2 years of weld experience.
• One year of experience in welding experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to tolerate heights.
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing as required by tasks being completed.

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