Mig Welder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of auto, medium and heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s)

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in automotive technology or related field
• Missouri Inspector Mechanical License
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair, and replace worn or broken equipment, vehicle, and truck parts; perform regular preventative maintenance tasks; perform diagnostic tests as appropriate; provide mechanical knowledge in the repair of trucks and related construction and safety equipment.
• Repair and replace components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high voltage light systems; repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, hydraulic and air brakes.
• Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate, modify, and repair body chassis parts; weld, braze, solder, and cut steel, stainless steel, and aluminum by torch and mig welder; sandblast truck beds, plows, and wheels.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters, and batteries; diagnosis, maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems.
• Replace component parts on vehicles and equipment; perform safety inspections on equipment.
• Analyze operational and equipment performance data to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement solutions.
• Install radios, emergency lighting systems and special equipment for police, public works and parks and recreation vehicles.
• Drive all types of city vehicles as needed for testing, field service, or deliveries.
• Responds to service work and related problems that may occur after hours, on weekends, call back for snow events and during holidays.
• Responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning of shop building.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, including lubricating and replacing worn parts.
• Operate shop machinery including grinders, welding equipment, and a variety of power and hand tools.
• Identify equipment issues and failures and communicate findings to supervisor.
• Recycle appropriate fluids, filters, and materials including oil and refrigerants; safely dispose of non-recyclable materials in accordance with regulations.
• Oversee fuel system management, including vendor coordination to maintain adequate fuel supply.
• Ensure accurate and complete record keeping for fleet maintenance, repairs, and service histories using computerized fleet management systems.
• Assist with maintaining the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Program (VERP) records.
• Oversee preparation of fuel usage and billing reports for internal and external customers.
• Ensure proper handling, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials and fluids in accordance with environmental regulations.