Welder - 1st Shift

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty vehicles is seeking a Welder to join their team. The role involves welding various materials for truck bodies and chassis, ensuring quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, AWS certification, and a strong attention to detail. Comprehensive benefits are provided, promoting health and work/life balance.

Benefits

Medical and Rx Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Plan

Wellness Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings

Short and Long Term Disability

Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must pass required welding certification tests in AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1 sections.
• Excellent attendance and positive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding according to blueprints and specifications.
• Use modification and welding skills to rework components.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Team Oriented

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AWS Certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $25.50

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward— leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you’ll do:

The Welder position is responsible for welding various materials associated with the company’s product lines including, but not limited to, truck bodies and chassis, motorhome chassis, and specialty vehicles.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Use modification and welding (minimum AWS 3G/4G level) skills to rework cab and other components.
2. Perform welding (AWS 3G/4G) according to blueprints.
3. Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete welding in assigned area.
4. Fabricate components from raw stock, as needed.
5. Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etc.
6. Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area.
7. Self-check work and inspect prior processes.
8. Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required.
9. Meet production goals.
10. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
11. Initiate process improvements.
12. Support 5S in work area.
13. Lead / perform lean events.
14. Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etc.) to resolve issues.
15. Solve complex problems with minimal assistance.

What you need to be successful:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• AWS Certification preferred.
• Excellent attendance.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong and consistent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task.
• Team oriented.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must pass required welding certification tests in AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1 sections.

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that promote health, security, and work/life balance.

Stay Healthy:

• Medical and Rx Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Plan
• Wellness Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

• Educational Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care FSA

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

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