Welder- Install

Federal Signal Corporation; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Welder- Install in Fayette, AL, where you will utilize various welding techniques and equipment to ensure quality assembly of truck bodies. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety standards and operational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with welding processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Move components using cranes and slings.
• Lay out, position, and align components based on work orders.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret a tape measure

Ability to operate MIG welder

Understanding measurements and angles

Education

High school diploma or (GED)

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• Using jib crane, overhead crane, slings or manual lifting, move components into proper position.
• Lay out, position, and align truck body components using work orders.
• Clamp and/or tack weld parts to secure in position for welding
• Measure to ensure accuracy
• Using a wire-feed welder, join components ensuring quality weld
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• Floor Prep – Cut floor to proper spec, use overhead crane to transfer floor to flip table, use over head crane to position frame on top of floor. Line frame up with floor and weld.
• Frame assembly – position runners in jig and square, position cross members onto runners and tack in position, attach latch and controls. Use over head crane to move when complete
• Side Hanging - Using jib crane, move side into place; position side onto cross member, measure, clamp, square and weld
• Inside weld out - Ensure all gaps are closed by fitting parts and welding together; weld around edge of floors to sides and front gate
• Front gate placement – Use jib crane to position front gate between sides, clamp, tack and weld into place
• Cab Shield Hanging-Using jib crane, position cab shield onto body; measure to ensure proper fit, set tact in place; install cab shield gussets and weld.
• Tailgate Hanging - Using jib crane, position tailgate onto body; measure to ensure proper fit, clamp, weld hinge and plates into position
• Side Tack-Up - Tack weld parts onto body sides; measure to determine proper alignment. Use over head crane to remove from table
• Side Weld-Out - Weld parts that have been tacked. Weld appearance is very important.
• Hoist well installation - position top mount and hoist well sides into position; tack weld parts to front gate and floor according to order specifications; measure to ensure proper fit; weld assembly
• Tailgate Tack-Up - Starting with basic tailgate, tack weld parts according to order specifications; measure to ensure proper fit;
• Tailgate Weld-Out - Using jib boom, move tacked tailgate onto fixture. Complete welds. Weld appearance is very important. Move completed tailgate onto roller bed.
• Latching tailgate and Dump Apron Installation-Install latches per order specifications; latch to order specifications; Install dump apron to order specifications and weld.
  
  

Essential Duties

• Using jib crane, overhead crane, slings or manual lifting, move components into proper position.
• Lay out, position, and align truck body components using work orders.
• Clamp and/or tack weld parts to secure in position for welding
• Measure to ensure accuracy
• Using a wire-feed welder, join components ensuring quality weld
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• Floor Prep – Cut floor to proper spec, use overhead crane to transfer floor to flip table, use over head crane to position frame on top of floor. Line frame up with floor and weld.
• Frame assembly – position runners in jig and square, position cross members onto runners and tack in position, attach latch and controls. Use over head crane to move when complete
• Side Hanging - Using jib crane, move side into place; position side onto cross member, measure, clamp, square and weld
• Inside weld out - Ensure all gaps are closed by fitting parts and welding together; weld around edge of floors to sides and front gate
• Front gate placement – Use jib crane to position front gate between sides, clamp, tack and weld into place
• Cab Shield Hanging-Using jib crane, position cab shield onto body; measure to ensure proper fit, set tact in place; install cab shield gussets and weld.
• Tailgate Hanging - Using jib crane, position tailgate onto body; measure to ensure proper fit, clamp, weld hinge and plates into position
• Side Tack-Up - Tack weld parts onto body sides; measure to determine proper alignment. Use over head crane to remove from table
• Side Weld-Out - Weld parts that have been tacked. Weld appearance is very important.
• Hoist well installation - position top mount and hoist well sides into position; tack weld parts to front gate and floor according to order specifications; measure to ensure proper fit; weld assembly
• Tailgate Tack-Up - Starting with basic tailgate, tack weld parts according to order specifications; measure to ensure proper fit;
• Tailgate Weld-Out - Using jib boom, move tacked tailgate onto fixture. Complete welds. Weld appearance is very important. Move completed tailgate onto roller bed.
• Latching tailgate and Dump Apron Installation-Install latches per order specifications; latch to order specifications; Install dump apron to order specifications and weld.
  
  

Qualifications

• Educational: High school diploma or (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Familiarity with welding process. Demonstrated ability to operate MIG welder, with or without training.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to operate equipment, with or without training; ability to read and interpret a tape measure, ability to understand measurements and angles, and read and interpret orders.
• Other: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in fast paced environment.
  
  

About Us

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal, our products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. We’ve walked in your boots – we get it. Time is money, and we strive to provide the highest quality, most durable products, equipped to handle any job you throw at them.

Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative, rugged, high-performance truck bodies, parts, and accessories, all manufactured by hard-working people in Fayette, Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture, assemble, and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better, and if that’s not enough, we’ll pick up and deliver right to your front door.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 205-932-8177. All other applications must be submitted online.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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