Welder I

REV Group, Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of emergency response vehicles as a Structural Welder. In this role, you'll perform various welding tasks, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with safety regulations. The company values innovation and teamwork, offering career growth opportunities and benefits from day one. As part of a veteran-friendly organization, you'll contribute to making reliable vehicles that serve communities. If you're passionate about welding and looking for a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Education Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Potential to Relocate within REV

Military-Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience for Level I, 3-5 years for Level II, 5+ years for Level III.
• Ability to pass AWS welding certification tests in D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding modifications according to blueprints and AWS standards.
• Inspect welds for quality and compliance with NFPA requirements.

Skills

Welding (AWS 1G/2G/3G/4G/5G/6G)

Blueprint Interpretation

Professional Communication

Teamwork Skills

Tape Measure Usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding Certifications

Tools

Hand Tools

Electric Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Job description

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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 brands—Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT)—offer a broad range of apparatus to meet the fire service industry's specific requirements. Spartan has over 250 years of combined experience in fire apparatus manufacturing.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a major manufacturer of specialty vehicles for fire & emergency, commercial, and recreation markets. REV Group’s product lineup includes ambulances, fire trucks, school buses, terminal trucks, RVs, luxury buses, and more. With over 6,500 employees, REV is committed to building reliable, innovative vehicles. The company is veteran-friendly, hiring over 200 veterans or military transfers annually.

Job Title: Structural Welder I, II, III

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

• Performing modification and welding (AWS 1G/2G/3G/4G/5G/6G levels)
• Welding according to blueprints, company standards, and AWS standards to meet third-party inspection criteria per NFPA requirements
• Inspecting welds for cracks, burn through, and spatter
• Using hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools as required
• Grinding and cleaning weld areas
• Staying current with TPM and mechanical adjustments on equipment
• Following hazardous waste disposal and fire prevention procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Level I – 1-3 years, Level II – 3-5 years, Level III – 5+ years
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Welding certifications preferred
• Ability to read and use a tape measure
• Ability to interpret blueprints and weld symbols
• Experience setting up, adjusting, and maintaining welding machines
• Professional communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• Teamwork skills
• Ability to pass AWS welding certification tests in D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1 sections
• Ability to perform uphill welds
• Successful drug and background screening

Physical Demands:

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, climbing ladders
• Work with arms above head
• Operate safety equipment
• Lift up to 40 lbs
• Work in non-temperature-controlled environments

What Makes REV Unique:

• Benefits from day one
• Military-friendly employer
• Education reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Potential to relocate within REV
• All products made in the USA

REV Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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