Welder 1st shift

Welder PositionAlamo Group Ag Americas, LLC is currently recruiting for an experienced Welder to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama.Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments.Position Summary:Bush Hog, RhinoAg, and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the Agricultural and Outdoor Power Equipment Market. The Welder is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Welder, under direct supervision by Team Leader or Supervisor, welds non-critical fabricated parts and subassemblies as specified by blueprints, layouts or welding procedures. Welds are performed on non-critical parts or subassemblies where cosmetics may not be a factor.Core Competencies for this position include:LearningPeople RelationsCommunicationPosition/Tech KnowledgeResults DrivenEssential Functions of the Job:Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetingsAdjusts and operates welding equipment to perform non-critical welds on fabricated parts and subassemblies. Maintains production quantities, efficiencies and quality on parts weldedLoads fabricated parts or subassemblies into jigs and fixtures. Prepares the surface to be welded by grinding, buffing or brushing so the weld can be performed. Visually examines welds for adherence to blueprint specificationsMaintains welding equipment and makes adjustments on equipment to prepare it to weld different parts or subassemblies when changing from one part to the otherLoads and unloads fixturesPerforms simple measurements using devices or gauges to check workMay skip weld designed parts to secure pieces for other weldersPerform all other duties assigned by the SupervisorKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):Ability to understand and follow simple instructionsCapable of performing standard measurementsKnowledge of basic procedures of mig welding requiredAbility to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistanceMust be able to speak, hear and see to perform duties to communicate and build subassembliesMust be able to demonstrate required knowledge and ability to read blueprints with weld symbols and specificationsEducation and Experience:High School diploma or GED requiredMinimum 3 months to 1 year experience in welding requiredWorking Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.While performing the duties of this job, will be exposed to a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant. Must be able to stand approximately 8 hours per day. Must be able to stoop, lift and reach around on a constant basis. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended amount of time.