Welder I

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking Structural Welders (I, II, III) for custom emergency response vehicles. Candidates should have experience in welding, the ability to work as part of a team, and certifications to ensure high-quality welding standards. Attractive benefits are provided, including education reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day one

Education reimbursement

Career development and advancement opportunities

Military friendly employer

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience for Level I, 3-5 for Level II, 5+ for Level III.
• Knowledge and experience to maintain welding machines.
• Ability to pass AWS welding certification tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations according to blueprints and AWS standards.
• Inspect welds for quality.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal programs and safety procedures.

Skills

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Ability to communicate professionally

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding Certifications

Job description

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 23464

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency, commercial, and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, school buses, terminal trucks, RV's, luxury buses, and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Job Title: Structural Welder I, II, III

A day in the life of a Structural Welder at Ladder Tower:

• Use modification and welding (minimum AWS 1G/2G/3G/4G/5G/6G level)
• Perform welding operations according to blueprints, company standards and applicable AWS standards to meet third party inspection criteria in accordance with NFPA requirements.
• Inspect welds for cracks, burn through and weld spatter.
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required.
• Grind and clean areas where required.
• Stay current in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and basic mechanical adjustments on all equipment as needed.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures.

Required education, skills, and experience to be successful:

• Preferred Experience:
  • Level I - 1-3 years of experience.
  • Level II - 3-5 years of experience.
  • Level III - 5+ years of experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welding Certifications preferred.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, as well as weld symbols.
• Must process knowledge and experience to set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines.

• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass required welding certification test in the following AWS material sections: D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1.
• Must be able to perform an uphill weld.
• Successful completion of the drug and background screening.

Physical demands in this role:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments.

What makes REV unique:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits start day one.
• Military friendly employer
• Education reimbursement
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Opportunities to relocate to other REV locations.
• All of our products are made in the USA.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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