Welder

Academy Express•Secaucus, NJ

11d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Academy Bus is seeking an Auto Body Repair Technician that specializes in Welding for our Secaucus, NJ location. Pay is starting at $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Schedule: 3:00pm-11:30pm with some flexibility, Monday – Friday. As a Welder at Academy Bus, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our fleet of vehicles. Your expertise in welding will ensure that our equipment remains safe, reliable, and ready for service. This position is essential to our mission of providing top-quality transportation solutions.

Requirements

At least five years of experience welding
Must have the ability to repair/patch rust
Must have own toolbox
Must have own hand tools including: Grinders, Wrenches, Sockets up to ½ drive
Proficiency in Welding Processes MIG (GMAW) TIG (GTAW Stick (SMAW) Flux-cored (FCAW) Oxy-acetylene welding
Accurately measuring, cutting, and aligning materials
Understanding of quality standards and visual or mechanical weld inspection (including knowledge of AWS or ISO standards).
Familiarity with different metals (carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, etc.) and how they behave when welded.
Strong understanding and practice of welding safety procedures, including PPE use and handling hazardous materials
Good hand-eye coordination
Manual dexterity and steady hands
Physical strength and stamina
Ability to work in various positions (overhead, confined spaces, etc.)
Attention to detail
Reliability and punctuality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication (especially in team or safety-critical environments)
Willingness to learn new techniques or technologies

Nice To Haves

Degree in Auto Body is a plus but not required
Fabrication skills (cutting, bending, grinding)
Basic machining or metal finishing experience
Knowledge of welding codes and procedures for your industry (e.g., oil & gas, aerospace, shipbuilding)
Understanding of welding machines and repair of welding machines

Responsibilities

Perform welding tasks on various vehicle components using techniques such as Flux-cored (FCAW), Stick (SMAW) TIG (FTAW), MIG (GMAW), and Oxy-acetylene welding.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to execute precise welding projects.
Utilize hand tools and machinery effectively to complete welding assignments.
Conduct routine inspections of welded components to ensure quality standards are met.
Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety protocols.