Welder

Alamo Industrial; Seguin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings with Company

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Sick Leave

Disability Programs

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Alamo Industrial is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated steel frames on the production floor. You will measure and mark locations for metal components following blueprints and use measuring instruments to verify positions.

Welding occurs under direct supervision of a Welder II or department Lead. Qualified candidates will read weld symbols, handle measuring tools, and have good manual dexterity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Layout, fit and weld fabricated steel frames and metal parts as per blueprints and welding procedures.
• Mark locations for metal components on assembly table following blueprints and measurements.
• Perform welds under direct supervision of a Welder II or department Lead.
• Operate measuring devices to verify weld positions and alignments.
• Communicate issues to supervisor/lead and work in teams to complete defect-free parts on time.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Manual dexterity

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Welding experience (1 year preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Calipers

Job description

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.

Overview

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!

EEO Statement

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Drug Free Workplace

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affir ative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).

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