Welder

Alamo Industrial Job OpportunityAlamo Industrial® has been supplying mowers to the governmental, agricultural, and commercial turf markets for over 50 years. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractor-mounted mowers, brush-cutters, and other similar equipment made for right-of-way clearing, roadside vegetation management, and grounds maintenance. Alamo Industrial has a wide array of products including rotary, flail, and sickle bar mowers. Our best-in-class boom mowers are offered with many types of cutting heads to accommodate the challenges our customers face.Alamo Industrial offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company MatchProfit-SharingPaid Vacation, Sick Leave, and HolidaysCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability ProgramsWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsTraining and Development ProgramsEmployee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship ProgramsAnd much more!Position Summary:Layouts, fits and welds fabricated steel frames and metal parts on production floor using previously set up mig welding equipment. Measures and marks locations for metal components on assembly table following blueprints. Verifies position of metal components in assembly using measuring instruments: straight edge, combination square, calipers or ruler. Performs weld operation under direct supervision of a Welder II or department Lead.Essential Functions of the Job:Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.Pick and gather parts as directed by supervisor/Lead for items to be welded out.Turns valves to release fuel, gas and oxygen, and ignites mixture or inserts specified weld rod into portable holder and changes cable into workpiece.Guides electrodes or torch and filler rod along standard position weld joints at specified space and angle to melt and deposit metal from filler rod onto workpiece.Effectively communicate all issues to supervisor/lead.Required to work in teams.Completes defect-free parts in a timely manner.May be required to perform other assigned duties.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):Ability to read blueprints with weld symbols and specifications.Ability to Read measuring devices.Manual dexterity; mechanically inclined and have good eye/hand coordination.Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.Education and Experience:High school diploma / GED or equivalent of 2 years of weld experience.One year of experience in welding experience preferred.Working Conditions:Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed.Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes.Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments.Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment.Must be able to work in confined spaces.Must be able to tolerate heights.Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing as required by tasks being completed.