Welder

Amentum•Texarkana, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Body Repairer) repairs damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and light trucks according to repair manuals, using hand tools and power tools. This role involves removing upholstery, accessories, and electrical/hydraulic components to access vehicle body and fender areas. The mechanic will use hammers to remove dents, fill depressions with solder or plastic material, and remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills using wrenches and cutting torches. They will also bolt or weld replacement parts, straighten bent frames, and file, grind, and sand repaired surfaces. Refinishing may involve using a paint spray gun and sander, aiming headlights, aligning wheels, and bleeding hydraulic brake systems. Assignments may include planning and conducting projects of limited scope or portions of larger projects, with objectives and design approaches outlined by a supervisor. Completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy. The role may involve planning schedules and assisting with directing lower-level technicians, as well as training them. Duties are varied and include performing journeyman welding in maintenance and repair shops on parts and bodies for mobile industrial equipment. This includes planning, laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing metal body parts for reconditioning and modifying mobile and non-mobile equipment. The position also involves modifying body parts, installing items like cabs, cowls, aprons, doors, bodies, hoods, and various metal containers and frames based on work order requests. Coordination, on-the-job assistance, and limited technical direction to employees performing similar work are expected. Planning and scheduling work from authorized work orders, and performing quality assurance and quality control functions are also key responsibilities. Routine and non-routine troubleshooting and problem identification/resolution are required. The role also involves responding to various types of emergencies and providing assistance as appropriate. All other position-related duties as assigned or requested are part of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Specific training and thorough knowledge in the particular area of facility maintenance, plus a broad knowledge of other disciplines such as general math, etc.
Minimum qualifications of five (5) years documented, verifiable work experience in the metal mechanic field.
This position will require a pre-employment test of structural welding abilities based on customer requirements, prints and materials used.
Good written and spoken communication and analytical skills
Working knowledge of basic computer systems and software programs is required.
Must have a valid and current state driver's license.
Must understand and be able to use Technical Manuals.
Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required.

Nice To Haves

Up to 90% travel required.

Responsibilities

Performs journeyman welding in maintenance and repair shops on parts and bodies for mobile industrial equipment.
Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs metal body parts necessary to recondition and modify mobile and non-mobile equipment.
Modify body parts.
Install items required by various Maintenance Work Order Requests (MWOR's), such as cabs, cowls, aprons, doors, bodies, hoods, various metal containers and frames.
Provide coordination, on-the-job assistance, and/or limited technical direction to employees performing similar work.
Plan and schedule work from authorized work orders and perform quality assurance and quality control functions in process and upon completion.
Perform routine and non-routine troubleshooting/problem identification and resolution.
Respond to various types of emergencies and provide assistance as appropriate based on skills, knowledge, and ability.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Completes all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.
Read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.