Welder (2nd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Volvo Group University

Job summary

Volvo Construction Equipment is seeking a skilled Welder to join our Production team in the United States. You will perform welding operations to manufacture and repair structural components while upholding safety, quality, and production standards.

Responsibilities include setting up welding equipment, interpreting drawings, and ensuring weld quality. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate record-keeping within our production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of GMAW and FCAW welding experience, or equivalent welder experience with certification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Commitment to safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and FCAW on carbon steel components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications to complete work orders.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, fixtures, and positioners.
• Maintain weld quality and ensure adherence to welding specifications.
• Identify equipment issues, material defects, and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with team to support production goals and operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Record production information in required systems.

Skills

GMAW welding

FCAW welding

Read drawings

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Fixtures/positioners

Job description

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.

What You Will Do

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.

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.