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Experienced Welder / Fabricator

Experienced Welder / Fabricator

Riggs IndustriesSomerset, PA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for experienced welder-fabricators who set up and operate equipment to manufacture fabricated metal components for products such as truck bodies, trailers, specialty vehicles, and related subassemblies—custom carbon steel and aluminum fabrications using the GMAW and FCAW processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Connects cables from the welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by training or by the foreman.
  • Starts the power supply to produce an electric current.
  • Cleans or degreases weld joints or workpieces.
  • Prepares objects for welding by grinding surfaces.
  • Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in a jig or fixture. Fit up simple assemblies
  • Preheat the workpiece if / when required.
  • Strikes (forms) arc to melt and deposit metal from the electrode to the workpiece and join the edges of the workpiece.
  • Manually guides the gun along the weld line, maintaining the length of arc and speed of movement to form the specified depth of fusion and bead.
  • Examine the weld for bead size and other specifications.
  • Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
  • Ability to operate a press, shear, and saw.
  • The ability to build small items without drawings / blueprints is a plus.
  • Ability to work with different metals and build a variety of different types of assemblies.
  • Set up and adjust the welder, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing spools of wire & changing out liners.
  • Safely operate all lifting devices such as overhead & jib cranes and forklift trucks when authorized & adequately trained.
  • Safely perform duties, always wearing the required PPE
  • Observes and complies with all provisions of the ISO 9001 QMS

Education and Experience :

  • Vocational / technical training needed or a high school diploma or general education degree with work experience in an industrial setting.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience
  • Benefits

  • Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
  • 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%
  • Affordable dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
  • Competitive paid time off program
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