Truck Welder - 2nd Shift

Athens Services•Torrance, CA

8d•$36 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Athens Services is seeking a skilled Truck Welder to join their team. The Truck Welder will be responsible for performing welding repairs and fabrications on trucks, trailers, and work bodies. This role involves operating manual and automated welding equipment, fabricating parts, performing safety inspections, and completing required paperwork. The position requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D., Trade School Certification, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in MIG, Arc Welding, and fabrication. Familiarity with DOT CHP repair processes and controls for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports is also necessary. The Truck Welder must be able to perform all tasks safely and professionally, read and comprehend technical information, and possess a valid Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Personal tools are also required. The role involves continuous physical demands such as seeing, hearing, smelling, problem-solving, standing, oral communication, analytical ability, handling, organization, concentration, eye/hand coordination, and working with interruptions and interpersonal abilities. Frequent demands include sitting, written communication, balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking. Occasional demands include pushing and reaching. The environmental demands include continuous exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, grease, oil, hot/cold temperatures, standing on concrete, and vibration. Frequent exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, and uneven or slippery surfaces is also expected. The role involves working both inside and outside.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Trade School Certification.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in welding: MIG, Arc Welding and fabrication.
Familiar with DOT CHP repair processes and controls for Drivers Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Ability to effectively communicate Truck Welder issues and required repairs.
Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional.
Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.
Valid Class C Driver's License.
Acceptable Driver's Record.
Must possess personal tools.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English / Spanish.
Welder Certification.
CDL Class A / B with air brake endorsement.
Heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

Operate manual and automated welding equipment to repair vehicles and equipment.
Ability to fabricate parts and/or components relative to need or availability.
Performs safety inspections and checks on vehicles and equipment.
Must be able in flat and vertical planes (all position welding), examines for successful welds for depth and penetration (i.e. bead size and other specifications).
Completes required paperwork associated with repairing vehicles and equipment; to include documentation of parts usage, and repair times.
Attendance and successful accomplishment of all safety and compliance training.