Welder I

REV Group, Inc.•Grove City, OH

About The Position

Horton Emergency Vehicles, part of Terex Corporation, designs and manufactures custom ambulances. The Welder I must be proficient in department operations and in welding procedures prescribed by AWS and ASME publications for MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW). The position involves welding stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel; setting and maintaining welding equipment; and producing work that meets quality and production standards. The role also includes maintaining equipment and work areas and following hazardous-waste, fire-prevention, spill-response, and evacuation procedures. Additional responsibilities or training may be assigned by the direct supervisor or manager. The position requires the ability to read blueprints, perform shop math, use measuring devices, and fabricate and weld parts and assemblies. Work takes place in a noisy, dusty environment with frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration, and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may need to wear protective equipment, including respiratory protection when working around hazardous paint vapors. Physical duties include lifting, standing for extended periods, working in varied positions, reaching overhead, and using tools and machinery safely.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
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 the 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.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work from squatting, kneeling, or bending positions, with arms above the head, and from ladders or scaffolding.
Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours a day, minus specified breaks.
Ability to safely use specified hand, air, and power tools and machinery.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding procedures in all positions, including setting machines and handling bottles and fittings.
Weld stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel as required; set and maintain welding machines, including changing tips and liners.
Inspect welds for cracks, burn-through, and spatter.
Grind and clean work areas as 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.
Follow the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, spill-response procedures, and evacuation routes.
Place handled hazardous waste into the proper containers.