Truck Welder

Athens Services•Torrance, CA

13d•$34 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Welder reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Truck Welder is personally responsible for truck and body welding repairs, fabrication of new and/or replacement parts for dump trucks, trailers and truck work bodies. 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.

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.