Welder/Assembler

ZipRecruiter; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Virginia is seeking skilled Welders to manufacture assemblies for refuse trucks. Candidates must be proficient in MIG welding and able to pass a company weld test. Responsibilities include planning work orders, fabricating items, and ensuring quality in welding processes. Successful applicants will have completed a formal apprenticeship or training program and possess strong understanding of welding tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or two-year training program required.

Responsibilities

• Plans details of work order procedures and gathers required tools.
• Repairs and fabricates items using cutting and welding techniques.
• Monitors welding process to prevent overheating or damage.

Skills

Understanding of machines and tools

Ability to read and listen to assignments

Basic understanding of mathematics

Education

Formal apprenticeship

Two-year training program

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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.