Welder I

Terex Corporation•Grove City, OH

About The Position

Horton Emergency Vehicles, part of Terex Corporation, designs and manufactures custom ambulances for first responders. The Welder I must be proficient in the department’s welding procedures in accordance with AWS and ASME publications for MIG and TIG welding (GMAW and GTAW). The role involves welding stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel, setting and maintaining welding equipment, inspecting welds, and completing work to acceptable quality and production-time standards. The position also includes following hazardous-waste, fire-prevention, spill-response, and evacuation procedures, and keeping equipment and work areas clean. Additional responsibilities or training may be assigned by the direct supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience with GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding machines.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to read blueprints and perform shop math to lay out, fabricate, and weld parts and assemblies.
Knowledge and experience using grinders, sanders, rivet guns, saws, and other air tools.
Ability to read and use measuring devices.
Ability to recognize expected quality and reproduce it.
Previous experience assembling custom prototype metal components and ability to maintain welding equipment.
Must pass and maintain in-house AWS Welder Certification.
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding procedures in all positions, including setting machine controls and using necessary bottles and fittings.
Weld stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel as required, including vertical, horizontal, and overhead welds.
Set and maintain welding machines, including changing tips and liners.
Inspect welds for cracks, burn-through, and spatter.
Grind and clean work areas when required.
Stay current in TPM and perform basic mechanical adjustments on equipment as needed.
Reproduce operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
Set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals.
Follow hazardous-waste disposal and fire-prevention procedures.
Keep equipment and the work area clean.
Keep satellite and storage containers closed except when adding or removing waste.
Become familiar with the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, spill-response procedures, and evacuation routes.
Place handled hazardous waste into the proper containers.
Undertake other responsibilities and/or training as requested by the direct supervisor or manager.