Commercial Maintenance - Welder Technician

Welder Tech II

As a valued member of our team, the Welder Tech II will primarily weld and assemble metal components to effect repairs to dump trucks, trailers, and other similar equipment. Will also perform other welding and machining work.

Fabricate new or replacement parts for dump trucks, trailers, and wheel wash unit.

Assemble component parts using hand and small power tools.

Change hoses, fittings, air valves, suspension parts, etc.

Access area to be welded by climbing ladder if needed.

Use disc grinder to smooth out, weld, or grind parts prior to welding.

Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment by depositing metal from electrode to work piece and joins edges of work piece.

Maintain length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.

Weld in flat and vertical planes (all position welding).

Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.

Grind or clean weld joint of work piece.

Repair improperly welded pieces and fill holes.

Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in a jig fixture.

Tack assemblies together.

Visualize what the finished product should look like and operate welding equipment with skill.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Attend all Safety meetings.

Clean up work area daily.

Able to apply welding techniques.

Able to manage priorities and workflow.

Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.

This is a full-time position. General days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours to be determined. Not eligible for remote work. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Estimated 25% travel required.

High school diploma or GED.

2+ years experience working with steel & aluminum.

2+ years experience in Wire-feed welding.

2+ years experience wrenching.

2+ years experience with welding fabrications and layout.

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Welding certification is not required but is preferred.

3+ years experience working with steel & aluminum.

3+ years experience in Wire-feed welding.

3+ years experience wrenching.

3+ years experience with welding fabrications and layout.