Certified Weld Inspector - 1st Shift

Oshkosh • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, builds customized fire and emergency vehicles. The Certified Weld Inspector interprets blueprints, job cards, bills of materials, and routing sheets, and handles work involving variables that can differ by customized order. The role requires working within precise limits and passing Pierce Manufacturing’s internal welder qualification tests. Bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding experience with aluminum and steel is noted.

The position supports welding training and testing by setting up equipment, maintaining the training area, evaluating candidates, documenting results, and explaining Pierce’s welding procedures and qualification techniques. It also assists manufacturing with welding equipment and process problem-solving, tests and maintains weld procedures, and supports departmental goals.

Pierce describes a hands-on, customer-focused, teamwork-oriented, people-first culture, with opportunities for career growth and job stability. The role is listed as 1st shift; no specific hours or work location type are provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Welding, or previous welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to pass all Pierce Manufacturing internal welder qualification tests.
• Bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding experience with aluminum and steel.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary training in welding or a related field at a trade or technical college level.
• American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) certification, or the ability to become AWS-CWI certified.
• Previous experience as a Pierce employee or temporary contractor working at Pierce.

Responsibilities

• Set up weld equipment and maintain the weld training area for training and testing activities.
• Implement and support 5S opportunities within the department.
• Assist Human Resources and supervision with hiring by conducting pre-employment weld evaluation tests.
• Train and guide new employees hired for welding.
• Explain and demonstrate documented welding procedures used at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Explain and demonstrate welding techniques needed to pass a code-defined welder qualification test.
• Evaluate weld test pieces fairly, objectively, and impartially.
• Document weld training and testing information.
• Assist manufacturing in a technical role with welding equipment- and process-related problem-solving.
• Test and maintain weld procedures as required.
• Work toward achieving the Weld Training/Testing Department goals.
• Interpret blueprints, job cards, bills of materials, and routing sheets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and education.
• Comprehensive benefits available on Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Stock purchase program.
• Discount program for travel, hotels, entertainment, and gym memberships.
• Job stability.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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