Welder I - Large-Scale Fire Apparatus Fabrication

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara/KME in the United States is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate large, custom vehicles. You will read shop orders, set parts in fixtures, and weld joints to exact specifications, ensuring dimensional accuracy and cosmetic quality.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to lean initiatives and training support for new hires.

Qualifications

• Follow work orders, specs and drawings to assemble welds.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and proper weld size per procedures.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in a high-volume shop.
• Assist in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.

Responsibilities

• Weld components according to procedures and specs.
• Review material requirements and prepare parts.
• Set parts in fixtures and select welding parameters to minimize distortion.
• Operate hand tools and welding equipment safely.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and document workmanship.
• Support training for new employees.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Quality focus

Initiative

Lean mindset

Flexibility

Tools

Welding machines

Fixtures

Overhead cranes

Job description

Ferrara/KME in the United States is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate large, custom vehicles. You will read shop orders, set parts in fixtures, and weld joints to exact specifications, ensuring dimensional accuracy and cosmetic quality.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to lean initiatives and training support for new hires.