The posting
Safe Fleet a leader in the truck equipment manufacturing industry, is looking for an Fabricator/Welder to work as part of a team fabricating, installing and repairing Automated Tarp Systems.
We are looking for a mechanical Fabricator/Welder. This full-time position is responsible for on premises tarp system fabricating, repair and installation for the trucking industry. The qualified candidate must be a high energy, physical individual with experience working on triaxle truck bodies and semi-trailers in a fast paced, labor intensive environment. This individual will need to be motivated by a competitive industry and be results, detail and team-oriented.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fabricates steel and other metal parts as indicated by the work order and blueprints.
- Maneuver fabrication machines, such as grinders, drill presses, brakes, rolls, shears, and flame cutters to cut, grind, and adjust material.
- Sets up and operates gas welding machines to weld metal parts according to work orders, blueprint layouts and verbal instructions.
- Regulates flow of gases for proper mixture.
- Cleans parts to remove contamination prior to welding
- Set up and operates all phases of brazing applications using clamps, fixtures and torches working to specified tolerances.
- Selects proper flux
- Sets up and operates stick welding machines to repair, join or fabricate parts working with blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions.
- Read a tape measure, use hand tools and semi automatic manufacturing equipment.
COMPETENCIES:
- Must be detail oriented and eager to work
- Must be able to balance numerous tasks with efficiency tolerance for stress and resiliency
- Flexibility while having a respect for adherence to processes
- Quick and accurate thinker…problem solver with a sense of urgency
- Mechanical aptitude
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Manual dexterity
- Able to learn on the fly
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally and productively with peers on production floor
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High school education or equivalent
- 1 year of welding experience preferred
- Certification preferred but not required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or twist, and talk or hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Working environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing/warehouse facility. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, 401K match and much more.
We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.
NOTE: Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.
