Welder 2nd Shift

Alamo Group Inc.; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. in Selma, AL is seeking a Welder II to join the Bush Hog manufacturing team. You will layout, fit and MIG-weld fabricated steel frames for multiple product lines under supervision, ensuring welds meet quality standards and production targets.

The role emphasizes safety, steady work pace, and adherence to blueprints. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED and at least one year welding experience, good measurement skills, ability to read weld symbols, and the stamina to stand

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints with weld symbols.
• Knowledge of MIG welding procedures.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods in a non-climate-controlled plant.

Responsibilities

• Set up and load fabricated parts into jigs and fixtures.
• Prepare surface by grinding, buffing or brushing for welding.
• Weld on parts or subassemblies using MIG equipment.
• Visually inspect welds for adherence to blue print specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment and adjust settings for different parts.
• Perform set-up and operation for spot or seam welds across multiple product lines.
• Follow supervisor instructions and maintain safety standards.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision.

Skills

Mig welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Measurements

Physical strength

Team training

Instructions following

Education

HS diploma or GED

1 year welding experience

Tools

Mig welding equipment

Jigs & fixtures

Job description

Position Summary:

Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Welder II is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Welder II, under direct supervision by Team Leader or Supervisor, layouts, fits and welds fabricated steel frames and/or metal for one to two product lines using mig welding equipment. Performs welds on parts or subassemblies. Verifies the welds meet all quality standards.

Core Competencies for this position include:

• Learning
• People Relations
• Communication
• Position/Tech Knowledge
• Results Driven

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings.
• Works safely in all aspects of daily duties and assignments with safe work procedures and practice good housekeeping to ensure safety of him/herself and others.
• Adjusts and operates welding equipment to perform non-critical welds on fabricated parts and subassemblies. Maintains production quantities, efficiencies and quality on parts welded.
• Set up and loads fabricated parts or subassemblies into jigs and fixtures. Prepares the surface to be welded by grinding, buffing or brushing so the weld can be performed. Visually examines welds for adherence to blueprint specifications.
• Maintains welding equipment and makes adjustments on equipment to prepare it to weld different parts or subassemblies when changing from one part to the other.
• Loads and unloads fixtures. Performs simple measurements using devices or gauges to check work.
• May skip weld designed parts to secure pieces for other welders.
• Set-up, adjusts and operates welding equipment to spot or seam weld parts and subassemblies for 3 or more product lines in accordance with blue print specifications. Works from oral or written instructions with little to no supervision.
• Perform all duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Capable of performing standard measurements.
• Knowledge of basic procedures of mig welding required.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to speak, hear and see to perform duties to communicate and build subassemblies.
• Must be able to demonstrate required knowledge and ability to read blueprints with weld symbols and specifications.
• Ability to effectively train others.
• Knowledge of basic procedure of voltage and amp for given requirements.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in welding required.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, will be exposed to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant. Must be able to stand approximately 8 hours per day. Must be able to stoop, lift and reach around on a constant basis. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended amount of time.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative 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).