Welder Apprentice

Rush Enterprises•Oklahoma City, OK

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
AWS D1.1 SMAW Certification required

Nice To Haves

College or post secondary education is preferred
Previous experience in Heavy Truck, Automotive or related industry experience preferred
Ensure compliance of all OHSA regulations, as well as Rush's Heath and Safety
Assist in development or repair estimates
Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques
Strong interpersonal skills and customer focused
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a busy environment
Experience with routine maintenance operations
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits
Conduct technical inspections
Fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings, fabrication of custom jigs and fixtures
Perform maintenance on returned products to be refurbished or re-worked to customer specifications
Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation
Operate manual or semi automatic flame cutting equipment
Operate brazing and soldering equipment
Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
Repair machinery and other components
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
Conduct project review and planning
Fuel tank and card lock repairs