Welder/Assembler

Curbtender, Inc.; Street (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Curbtender, Inc. is seeking a Welder/Assembler in Gothenburg, NE, US. This full-time, on-site role involves welding major assemblies for refuse truck products using MIG welding with mild steel up to 1.5” thick. The welder must pass a company weld test prior to employment and work under supervision as required.

The duties include planning work orders, fabricating components, inspecting weld quality, and maintaining the workspace. Strong reading skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship or in-company two-year training is required.
• Must be capable of passing a company weld test prior to employment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, plans and blueprints.
• Solid basic math skills related to welding assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan work order details and gather tools/materials specified.
• Repair and fabricate items using cutting and welding techniques.
• Monitor welding to prevent overheating, warping, or distortion.
• Prepare and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Work with minimal supervision once trained.
• Maintain and organize equipment and work area.
• Notify supervisor of faulty equipment or materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding expertise

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting welding issues

Mathematics for welding

Education

Formal apprenticeship or two-year training

Tools

MIG welding machines

Job description

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Welder/Assembler

Full Time Manual Labor Gothenburg, NE, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1326

Salary Range: $23.35 To $27.63 Annually

Welders manufacture major assemblies for refuse truck products using MIG welding machines with mild steel ranging from 14 gauge to 1.5” in thickness. They must be an accomplished welder and be capable of passing a company weld test prior to employment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.


• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting and welding techniques and equipment.


• Monitors the welding and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.


• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.


• Capable of working with minimal supervision and instructions once trained.


• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.


• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.


• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.


• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.


• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, two-year training program required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.


• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.


• Must be able to see details at close range.


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.


• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.