Welding Apprentice: Fast-Paced Shop, Prototyping & Repairs

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and stock purchase

Incentives for performance

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers seeks an Experienced Welder to perform production welding, service and repair welding, and prototype building in a fast-paced shop. The role involves MIG, ARC and TIG welding to preset parameters, plus detailed reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities include repairs, fabrication of prototypes, maintenance of returned products, and safety-focused operation of equipment. AWS D1.1 SMAW certification is required; prior heavy truck or automotive experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AWS D1.1 SMAW Certification required.
• College or post secondary education is preferred.
• Previous heavy truck or automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits.
• Fabrication of custom prototypes from drawings and jigs.
• Perform maintenance on returned products to be refurbished or re-worked to customer specifications.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures for flaws.
• Operate MIG, ARC and TIG welding processes according to preset parameters.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Fuel tank and card lock repairs.
• Repair machinery and other components.
• Conduct project reviews and planning.
• Maintain equipment ensuring safety.
• Work with supervisors to improve work cells and meet quotas.

Job description

Rush Truck Centers seeks an Experienced Welder to perform production welding, service and repair welding, and prototype building in a fast-paced shop. The role involves MIG, ARC and TIG welding to preset parameters, plus detailed reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities include repairs, fabrication of prototypes, maintenance of returned products, and safety-focused operation of equipment. AWS D1.1 SMAW certification is required; prior heavy truck or automotive experience is preferred.