Welder III

Terex Corporation•Snyder, NE

About The Position

Smeal Apparatus, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures custom and commercial fire apparatus. The Welder III performs welding and related fabrication work in the welding shop, including work on ladder components, torque boxes, and miscellaneous parts. The role requires building from blueprints, setting up fixtures and welders, producing acceptable welds in qualified processes and positions, and meeting company quality and cosmetic standards. The position may involve awkward positioning inside torque boxes and body compartments, working in a noisy environment, and overtime as needed. The employee must follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and help train employees and share department and company knowledge.

Requirements

Certified welder.
Able to operate and set up the welders required for the position.
Able to read a tape measure and build from blueprints.
Thorough knowledge of the field, including products, options, and uses.
Understand NDT testing acceptability standards and effectively repair inspected welds.
Extensive outside experience or mastery of the required skills at the previous level.
Able and willing to train new and existing employees.
Dependable, with a good safety record, attendance, and performance evaluations.
Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds and meet physical demands including standing, bending, climbing, and upper-body and back strength.
Able to work in a noisy environment and in all areas of the welding shop.
Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures and written and verbal instructions in English.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety regulations; report safety discrepancies to a supervisor.
Perform assigned tasks within specified time limits and company standards, and pursue cost-reduction measures.
Work in all areas of the welding shop and cooperate with coworkers, leaders, and the team.
Understand NDT testing acceptability standards and repair welds following NDT inspection so that no indication of repair remains when complete.
Build from blueprints and use fixtures effectively.
Set up fixtures and welding equipment.
Weld ladder components, torque boxes, and miscellaneous parts using metal arc welding; sand work to company standards and required cosmetic appearance.
Perform acceptable welds in qualified processes and positions.
Use hand tools, sanders, and grinders; operate a plasma cutter, torch, shear bar-angle, iron saw, and cranes.
Train new and existing employees and share department and company knowledge as needed.
Work overtime as needed.