Welder

Volvo Group; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Competitive retirement plan

Volvo Group University training

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Volvo Group in the United States is seeking a skilled welder to join our production team. This role focuses on arc welding operations across materials to achieve structural strength, using GMAW, FCAW, and SAW with strong adherence to Volvo welding standards.

You will read and interpret weld drawings, set up fixtures, select appropriate weld wire, and ensure finished work meets ISO WPR-005 specifications. The job emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration within a production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of GMAW/FCAW welding experience or prior welder position with certification.
• Volvo Construction Equipment welding certification in GMAW/FCAW.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and Volvo specs.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform hand and automatic arc welding operations (GMAW, FCAW, SAW) for structural/mechanical strength.
• Interpret drawings and production orders to determine welding requirements and fixture setup.
• Meet Volvo Weld Specifications per ISO WPR-005 and ensure quality standards.
• Report faulty operations or materials and collaborate with welders for complex tasks.
• Maintain a neat, orderly work area and document production information in the system.

Skills

GMAW/FCAW welding experience

Reading engineering drawings

Safety regulations

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Volvo Construction Equipment welding certification (GMAW/FCAW)

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Job Description

• Plan and perform hand and automatic arc welding operations to weld similar and some dissimilar metals in all positions for structural and mechanical strength. Work involves gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), and operations.
• Equipment used includes a wide variety of welding positioners, stands, fixtures, tables, jib-boom suspended welders, weld wire in coils, spools, or drums, and applicable flux materials. The material processed consists of various grades of carbon steel and is handled by hand, lift truck, jib-boom hoist, or overhead bridge crane. Basic use of pneumatic tools is required.
• Receive direction from the Production Manager or Assistant Team Coach regarding work assignments. Written work instructions are from weld drawings, production orders, and schedules to plan and perform assigned welding operations within Internal Supply.
• Interpret drawing and production orders to determine fixture and welding requirements. Fabricate holding fixtures as required, with consideration of weldment dimensional tolerances. Select weld wire and process in accordance with specified procedures. Set up work on table, floor, stand, positioner, or prescribed fixture. Secure with blocks, clamps, and related holding devices to tack and weld in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• All Welds should be made to meet Volvo Weld Specifications, per ISO document, WPR-005.
• Detect and report faulty operation, defective material, questionable drawing requirements, and unusual conditions to the proper Production Manager or Assistant Team Coach. Perform work of acceptable quality requirements. Collaborate with other welders, as assigned, in performing work such as submerged arc welding of drums. Maintain working area in neat and orderly condition and report all production information in the appropriate computer system.

Core Responsibility

• Perform duties related to safety, quality, and productivity for all Internal Supply operations.
• Must be able to demonstrate operational excellence through attitude and actions.
• Present a professional quality image and encourage others to continuously produce to a high-quality standard while seeking continuous improvements.
• Demonstrate a polite, courteous, and helpful disposition when dealing with people internally and externally.
• Ability to provide feedback professionally and escape items as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Minimum of one year experience in gas metal arc (GMAW) and flux cored arc (FCAW) welding or have held a welder position at this facility previously and maintained welder certification
• Volvo Construction Equipment certification in gas metal arc (GMAW) and flux cored arc (FCAW) welding
• Ability to read engineering drawings as well as Volvo technical specifications
• Follow all prescribed safety regulations
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Physical Requirements

• To perform the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to:
• Stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to grasp, handle, assemble, inspect, and move materials and components.
• Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders.
• Frequently reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and twist.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work at varying heights and reach above shoulder level as required.
• Safely operate tools, machinery, and material handling equipment.
• Visually inspect parts, labels, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to moving equipment, vibration, noise, temperature fluctuations, dust, and other industrial conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work overtime, weekends, or alternative schedules as business needs require.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $27.22 - $34.62 hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.

Job Category: Production

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.