Welder I

Job Title

Utilizes and implements acquired welding knowledge, experience, and skill to weld aluminum and steel materials and manufacturing parts and products for the tractor trailer industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily custom build fit/up build welding assignments according to standards of quality and standards of safety in the area(s) of immediate assignment, according to tier level and/or Master Trailer Builder indication. • Review and interpret specification documentation and drawings while adhering to verbal instruction regarding safe and efficient build of product. • Communicate areas of concern regarding safety and efficient build of quality product to supervisors/managers • Maintain a clean and efficient work area to adhere to sustaining a safe work environment as well as awareness of material needs including inventory. • Use power hand tools (Including may operate hand crane) to perform fitting and fabricating operations to prepare materials prior to welding. • Ability to don and doff required safety equipment dependent upon department and specific area/duties of assignment. i.e., Face Shield, Weld Hood, Respirator, Filtered face-piece, weld gloves. • Organize and restock parts and materials utilized in work area. • Assisting in any area of assignment or need to assist in completion of product including any other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management. Example: Plumbing, Mounting, Assembly, Wiring. • May be required to obtain proficiency in steel and/or aluminum MIG welding.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete company weld testing process. • Demonstrate the ability to successfully learn basic math and measurement functions. • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand both verbal and written forms of communication including necessary information regarding production and safety.• Continued demonstration of the ability to work individually or as a member of a team. • Continued demonstration of the ability to increase product knowledge and skill level related to area of assignment. • Aptitude to obtain mechanical proficiency is necessary. • Experience or knowledge in tractor trailer building or service & repair is preferred. • Experience in manufacturing or mechanical related field is preferred.

Physical Demands

Working in and out of position may be dependent upon specific department and area of assignment. manual dexterity or the equivalent is to be at a level that permits the employee to perform, basic functions of the job including safety, providing the ability to grasp and manipulate objects large and small with precise movement. At times and dependent upon area of assignment, may be required to lift over 50 lbs. but less than 100lbs. Required to push and pull with arms and hands tools and material. Dependent upon area of assignment may be required to work from a ladder or work from heights utilizing fall protection program. Requirements of physical demands and exposure to dust and noise associated with industrial environments. TIER LEVEL: • Tier I: Employees in this tier are considered entry level to the position. This level of employee is under direct supervision as they learn the skills and duties of this position. • Tier II: Employees in this position have developed the skills required to perform the work assignment. There is supervisor involvement checking completed work for quality. • Tier III: Employees in this position have mastered the skills required to perform the job. The individual typically does not need direct supervision and is responsible for assisting in training of lower-level Tiers within the department.