Welder (2nd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Generous PTO

Competitive 401(k)

Job summary

Volvo Group in the United States is seeking a skilled Welder to join our Production team. You will perform welding operations to manufacture and repair structural components in a safety-driven environment. The role requires reading engineering drawings, setting up welding equipment, and ensuring weld quality.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Ready to contribute to a global leader in transport solutions?

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of GMAW and FCAW welding experience or equivalent certification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Commitment to following all safety requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and other welding processes on carbon steel components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, production orders and welding specs to complete work.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, fixtures, positioners and related tools.
• Select appropriate welding materials and processes according to procedures.
• Maintain weld quality and ensure compliance with welding specifications.
• Identify and report equipment issues, material defects, drawing discrepancies and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with team to support production goals and operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Record production information accurately in designed systems.

Skills

GMAW

FCAW

Read drawings

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our Production team. In this role, you will perform a variety of welding operations to manufacture and repair structural and mechanical components. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality welds while adhering to safety, quality, and production standards

In this role, you will:

• Perform Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and other welding processes on carbon steel components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, production orders, and welding specifications to complete assigned work.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, fixtures, positioners, and related tools.
• Select appropriate welding materials and processes according to established procedures.
• Maintain weld quality standards and ensure all work meets company welding specifications.
• Identify and report equipment issues, material defects, drawing discrepancies, and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with team members to support production goals and operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Record production information accurately in designed systems.

Who are you?

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of GMAW and FCAW welding experience, or previous welder experience with maintained certification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Commitment to following all safety requirements and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy equipment environment.
• Experience operating cranes, hoists, lift trucks, or other material handling equipment.

What We Look For

• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Dependable attendance and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate professionally and work collaboratively with others

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift, frequently up to 8-12 hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements while operating welding and fabrication equipment.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp, handle, manipulate, and operate tools, controls, and welding equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, parts, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl, and reach above shoulder level on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and various body positions, including overhead, horizontal, and vertical welding positions.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work platforms as required.
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to read blueprints, work instructions, measuring devices, and inspect weld quality.
• Ability to distinguish colors, shapes, and dimensions as necessary for welding, fabrication, inspection, and safety purposes.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear and work in required personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmets, face shields, respirators (where required), safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, and protective clothing.
• Ability to work safely in environments exposed to heat, sparks, fumes, dust, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures.

Physical Demand Summary

Occasionally (up to 33% of shift):

• Lift/move up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Climb ladders

Frequently (34%-66% of shift):

• Lift/move up to 40 pounds
• Bend, kneel, crouch, squat, and reach
• Push and pull materials and equipment

Continuously (67%-100% of shift):

• Stand and walk
• Use hands for welding and tool operation
• Perform visual inspections and repetitive hand motions

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

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 $27.72 - $35.12/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.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

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.