Welder III

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

E-ONE is seeking skilled welders to assemble and fit parts per shop orders, specifications and prints. You will set parts in fixtures, weld joints, and verify dimensional accuracy to maintain quality standards.

Join a Terex company with a long legacy in fire and rescue vehicles, focusing on safe operations, continuous improvement, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review material and product requirements; ensure that parts are cut and prepared as prescribed.
• Set parts in assembly fixture, position, layout and clamp in place in specified orientation to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Select welding parameters per specified weld procedures; work in teams and follow work instructions to ensure quality.
• Move and manipulate large, heavy units to accommodate welding operations; maintain workflow across areas.
• Follow safety rules; maintain safe operating conditions and notify supervisor of hazards.
• Assist with training and orientation of new employees; participate in safety meetings and quality initiatives.

Job description

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks including pumpers and tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, rescues of all sizes, quick attack units, industrial trucks, and ARFF (aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles).

Established in 1974, E-ONE has grown to become an industry leader in just a few decades, and today employs more than 1,000 people who manufacture over 400 fire trucks per year. Innovation has been the company's driving force and continues to be the impetus behind its pursuit of innovative technologies. The result is state-of-the-art fire rescue vehicles recognized for superior firefighting and rescue capabilities.

E-ONE is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work from shop orders, specifications, prints and instructions.
• Review material and product requirements; ensure that parts are cut and prepared as prescribed.
• Set parts in assembly fixture, position, layout and clamp in place in specified orientation to ensure dimensional accuracy. Select welding parameters per specified weld procedures. Work in teams and follow work instructions to ensure that heat is contained in limited area to minimize unit distortion. Fit, tack, and weld joints in specific locations with designated welding procedure specifications and configuration to ensure compliance with weld size, weld continuity, fill, distortion and cosmetic requirements.
• Manipulate large, heavy units as required to accommodate efficient welding operations.
• Make visual and dimensional check of work and document as required. Move work to succeeding work area to maintain workflow. Notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems.
• Support training and orientation programs for new and transferring employees and report on results.
• The welder is solely responsible for his or her weld quality, which will be inspected by the E-One Quality Department, co-workers or an outside third-party agency. The company will utilize audits and operator quality tracking to ensure consistency in quality of welds, at E-One.

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain workflow or respond to production requirements. Follow safety rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility and notify supervisor of unusual operating conditions.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, training programs, and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to changes to equipment or process, new developments, requirements, procedures and policies and assist with the training and orientation of new or transferred employees as directed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Hand and hand power tools, tape measure, level, welding machines, fixtures, overhead cranes.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

SAFETY

Follow E-ONE General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect-free equipment. Promote safety in department. Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy. Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings.

QUALITY

Responsible for the quality of work. This requires defect-free work and understanding of the requirements of the company's quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming product. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate. Follow the 3 Don'ts: 1) Don't accept poor quality; 2) Don't make poor quality; 3) Don't pass poor quality.

FLEXIBILITY

Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires. Willing to work additional hours as necessary.

INITIATIVE

Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of E-ONE. Actively seek out work in other areas when current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving