Welder - Cumberland, MD

Jjbodies; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance plans

401-K retirement plan

Affordable dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid short and long-term disability insurance

Competitive paid time off program

Job summary

Jjbodies is seeking experienced welders for its shop in Cumberland, MD. The role involves setting up and operating equipment to join fabricated metal components, including truck bodies and trailers, using GMAW and FCAW processes.

Successful candidates will ensure all safety protocols are met and will be responsible for routine maintenance of welding equipment. Ideal candidates should have vocational training or a high school diploma with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding using GMAW and FCAW processes.
• Ability to operate and maintain welding equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment safely.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding tools.
• Follow ISO 9001 Quality Management System protocols.

Skills

Welding techniques

Use of PPE

Operation of lifting devices

Education

Vocational/technical training or high school diploma

Job description

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for experienced welders for our Cumberland, MD shop who set up and operate equipment to weld together fabricated metal components of products such as truck bodies, trailers, specialty vehicles, and related subassemblies; and custom fabrications made of carbon steel and aluminum using the GMAW and FCAW process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely perform duties, always wearing the required PPE
• Observes and complies with all provisions of the ISO 9001 QMS
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by training or by foreman.
• Starts the power supply to produce an electric current.
• Cleans or degreases weld joints or workpieces.
• Prepares objects for welding by grinding surfaces.
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in a jig or fixture. Fit up simple assemblies
• Preheat the workpiece if/when required.
• Strikes (forms) arc to melt and deposit metal from the electrode to the workpiece and join the edges of the workpiece.
• Manually guides gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Examine the weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Set up and adjust the welder, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing spools of wire & changing out liners.
• Safely operate all lifting devices such as overhead & jib cranes and forklift trucks when authorized & adequately trained.

Education and Experience:

• Vocational/technical training needed or a high school diploma or general education degree with work experience in an industrial setting.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
• 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive paid time off program