Welder I

REV Group; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the specialty vehicle manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Welder to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing various welding procedures, ensuring the highest quality standards while working in a collaborative environment. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation and reliability, providing essential vehicles for emergency response. With a focus on career development and a supportive workplace culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their skills in a veteran-friendly organization. Join a team where your contributions truly matter!

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Career development opportunities

Relocation opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform shop math for welding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform all welding procedures, including machine settings and inspections.
• Grind and clean areas as required, ensuring quality welds.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Shop Math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Machine

Job description

Requisition ID: 23865

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.

Ferrara/KME is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s 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.

A Day in the Life of a Welder at REV:

• Perform all welding procedures including machine settings, bottles, and necessary fittings.
• Welding Aluminum and set up and maintaining welding machine (tip, liner, changes, etc.) and welding vertical, horizontal, and overhead.
• Inspect welds for cracks, burn-through, and weld spatter.
• Welding where 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 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Must read blueprints, and engineering drawings and perform shop math to layout, fabricate, and weld various parts and assemblies.
• Must process knowledge and experience in welding machine.
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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.
• 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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