Welder - WELDE005751-00001

Osw Equipment & Repair, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the truck body and trailer manufacturing industry is seeking a Welder to join their team. The role involves welding, cutting, and brazing metal components for dump trucks and trailers. Candidates should have a strong understanding of welding techniques and equipment, along with the ability to read blueprints. This position offers the chance to contribute to a growing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience with wire feed welding of steel and aluminum.
• 1-3 years of fabrication with welding and layout experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan work order procedures and gather required tools.
• Operate welding units and equipment using wire feed techniques.
• Conduct quality control evaluations on completed welds.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma

Formal Apprenticeship

Tools

Wire Feed Welding Equipment

Job description

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OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. OSW's main facility is located in the Maltby area in Snohomish County. OSW has been in business for over 20 years and has branches in Edmonton, Canada, and Tempe, Arizona.

As a Welder on our growing team, you will contribute to the company's success by safely and efficiently welding, cutting, and brazing metal pieces and products using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment on dump trucks, trailers, and parts. If you are bright, highly motivated, and a team player, we encourage you to apply!

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Plan details of work order procedures; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
2. Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment utilizing wire feed welding techniques.
3. Repair and fabricate various items and equipment using blueprints, measuring devices, cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
4. Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
5. Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
6. Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
7. Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
8. Conduct quality control evaluations on completed welds.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding, including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in various forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or welding program; successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required. High School diploma preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience with wire feed welding of steel and aluminum.
• 1-3 years of fabrication with welding and layout experience.
• 1-3 years of mechanical experience with hydraulics (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to weld components in vertical, flat, or overhead positions.
• Manual dexterity and stability for precision work.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to traverse facilities and machinery through bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders, balancing, walking, carrying materials, and standing for long periods.