Welder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience working with steel and aluminum.
• At least 3 years of wire-feed welding experience.
• At least 3 years of wrenching experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with welding fabrication and layout.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply welding techniques.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.

Nice To Haves

• Welding certification is preferred but not required.
• At least 5 years of experience working with steel and aluminum.
• At least 5 years of wire-feed welding experience.
• At least 5 years of wrenching experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with welding fabrication and layout.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate new or replacement parts for dump trucks, trailers, and wheel wash units.
• Assemble component parts using hand and small power tools.
• Change hoses, fittings, air valves, suspension parts, and similar components.
• Access welding areas by climbing a ladder when needed.
• Use a disc grinder to smooth, weld, or grind parts before welding.
• Operate manual and automated welding equipment to deposit metal from an electrode onto a workpiece and join its edges.
• Maintain arc length and movement speed to achieve specified fusion depth and bead formation.
• Weld in flat and vertical planes using all-position welding techniques.
• Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
• Grind or clean workpiece weld joints.
• Repair improperly welded pieces and fill holes.
• Position and clamp workpieces together or assemble them in a jig fixture.
• Tack assemblies together.
• Visualize the intended finished product and operate welding equipment skillfully.
• Attend all safety meetings.
• Clean the work area daily.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.