Job Summary
Welds military and commercial vehicles on an Assembly line using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and or both Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes according to specifications and following all safety regulations. In this role, the welder will be expected to join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate techniques and using various welding devices.
Responsibilities
- Welds and assembles metal pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment
- Sets upwelding machines andparts for welding; uses hand tools, clamps,jigs,and fixtures
- Works from specifications,follows work instructions, understands basic weld symbols
- Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting,grinding,and cleaning metal
- Ensures sufficient materialsare available prior to staringtheproject
- Weldersmust inspect their own work, understand basic welddefectsacceptancecriteriaandutilizestandard fillet weldgauge
- Must follow Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) weld machinesettings.
- Measures and cuts materials to specifications
- Weld materials using the correct materials to join the metalstogether
- Checks finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances
- Follows all safetyregulations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: All Tiers
- High school diploma or equivalent qualificationor certificate from a combination welding program
- All candidates must pass a welder qualification test prior to employment
- A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred
- Experience orpreviouscertifications in the GMAW or FCAW welding processa plus
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a welderwithweld experience on heavy duty truck,trailers,or similar equipment
- 2 years’ experience welding Armor material on Military vehicles a plus
- Capable of working with minimum supervision
- Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
- Ability to read and interpret welding work instructions, understand basic weld symbols designs.
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis, work in extreme cold and hot temperatures, squat, kneel, push, pull, and stand forlong periodsof time
- Must be a US citizen or hold a current valid US green card authorized to work in USA
Tier Qualification
- Tier III welders must passa4G Overhead welder qualification test using theAWS D1.1 2020 using theGMAWandor FCAW process.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
