Welder II

Terex Corporation•Hamburg, NY

9d•$17 - $26

About The Position

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks and is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment. The Welder II performs welds on components to exacting specifications during the manufacture of large, custom, special-purpose vehicles, working within standard or accepted practice. Available schedules are Monday through Thursday, either 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime on Friday and Saturday is optional. The welder works from shop orders, specifications, prints, and instructions; prepares and positions materials and components; selects welding parameters according to specified procedures; and fits, tacks, and welds joints to meet dimensional, quality, and cosmetic requirements. The role includes checking and documenting work, maintaining production workflow, reporting equipment or operating problems, and supporting new-employee training. The welder is responsible for the quality of their work, which may be inspected by the E-ONE Quality Department, coworkers, or an outside agency. The position also requires adherence to safety and quality practices, flexibility to work in other areas or additional hours as needed, participation in continuous improvement, and constructive teamwork. The stated pay scale for newly hired employees at this New York location is $16.50–$26.00, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The company says it offers competitive benefits but does not specify them in the posting.

Requirements

Ability to perform welds to exacting specifications within standard or accepted practice.
Ability to work from shop orders, specifications, prints, and instructions.
Ability to prepare, position, fixture, and clamp parts while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
Ability to select welding parameters according to specified welding procedures and meet weld quality requirements.
Ability to manipulate large, heavy units as required for welding operations.
Ability to visually and dimensionally check work and document it as required.
Responsibility for the quality of work and ability to follow applicable quality-system requirements and standards.
Follow safety rules, use PPE and defect-free equipment, and use proper lifting techniques and an overhead hoist when needed.
Willingness to work in other areas and additional hours as necessary.
Ability to work constructively as part of a team and follow company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Work from shop orders, specifications, prints, and instructions.
Review material and product requirements and ensure parts are cut and prepared as prescribed.
Set parts in assembly fixtures, position and clamp them in the specified orientation, and ensure dimensional accuracy.
Select welding parameters according to specified welding procedures; fit, tack, and weld joints to meet requirements for weld size, continuity, fill, distortion, and appearance.
Work with a team and follow work instructions to limit heat and minimize unit distortion.
Manipulate large, heavy units as needed for efficient welding operations.
Visually and dimensionally inspect work and document it as required.
Move completed work to the next work area to maintain workflow and notify a supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems.
Support training and orientation for new and transferring employees and report on results.
Perform or assist with other operations as directed to maintain workflow or meet production requirements.
Follow safety rules, maintain safe operating conditions, report hazards, use PPE and defect-free equipment, and help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Check work for conformance to process-control instructions, specifications, and quality standards; identify and segregate nonconforming product and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Work in other areas and additional hours as needed, and adjust breaks when workflow requires.
Participate in continuous improvement, seek work in other areas when assignments are complete, and submit implemented improvements through the Minor Kaizen process.
Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, and task force groups, and assist with training new or transferred employees as directed.
Work constructively with others and follow company policies and procedures.