Aluminum Welder

The Shyft Group • Waterville, ME

2d

About The Position

The Welder is responsible for welding materials used in the company’s product lines, including truck bodies and specialty vehicles. The role uses welding and modification skills to rework cabs and other components, fabricates components from raw stock, and completes work according to blueprints and detailed instructions. The position also involves learning and retaining the practices required for welding in the assigned area, understanding production flow, inspecting work and prior processes, and meeting production goals.

The Welder uses basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools; maintains a clean and safe work area; supports 5S and lean events; and initiates process improvements. The role communicates with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and solves complex problems with minimal assistance. Employees must be willing to rotate among weld areas, wear respirators for extended periods, pursue additional training when needed, and develop working knowledge of company systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent attendance.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong and consistent attention to detail.
• Self-motivation and ability to stay on task.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to pass the required welding certification test in AWS material sections D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1.
• Understanding of AWS welding symbols.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines.
• Ability to MIG or TIG weld steel, stainless steel, and aluminum as needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, including weld specifications.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certification.
• Previous experience and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Weld materials used in company product lines, including truck bodies and specialty vehicles.
• Use modification and welding skills at a minimum AWS 3G/4G level to rework cabs and other components.
• Perform welding according to blueprints and AWS 3G/4G requirements.
• Learn and retain the skills and practices needed to complete welding in the assigned area.
• Fabricate components from raw stock.
• Read and follow operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, and other detailed instructions.
• Understand and communicate the production flow of an assigned product line or area.
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes.
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools as required.
• Meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Initiate process improvements and support 5S in the work area.
• Lead or perform lean events.
• Communicate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance.
• Learn and rotate among various weld areas.
• Wear PPE respirators for extended periods.
• Improve personal, area, and company performance, including pursuing additional training when needed.
• Develop working knowledge of company systems, such as AS/400.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Wellness plan.
• 401(k) with match.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Dependent care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED