Welder
Federal Signal
- Fayette, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Using jib crane, overhead crane, slings or manual lifting, move components into proper position.
- Lay out, position, and align truck body components using work orders.
- Clamp and/or tack weld parts to secure in position for welding
- Measure to ensure accuracy
- Using a wire-feed welder, join components ensuring quality weld
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.
- Floor Prep - Cut floor to proper spec, use overhead crane to transfer floor to flip table, use over head
- Frame assembly - position runners in jig and square, position cross members onto runners and tack in
- Side Hanging - Using jib crane, move side into place; position side onto cross member, measure,
- Inside weld out - Ensure all gaps are closed by fitting parts and welding together; weld around edge of
- Front gate placement - Use jib crane to position front gate between sides, clamp, tack and weld into
- Cab Shield Hanging-Using jib crane, position cab shield onto body; measure to ensure proper fit, set
- Tailgate Hanging - Using jib crane, position tailgate onto body; measure to ensure proper fit, clamp,
- Side Tack-Up - Tack weld parts onto body sides; measure to determine proper alignment. Use over
- Side Weld-Out - Weld parts that have been tacked. Weld appearance is very important.
- Hoist well installation - position top mount and hoist well sides into position; tack weld parts to front
- Tailgate Tack-Up - Starting with basic tailgate, tack weld parts according to order specifications;
- Tailgate Weld-Out - Using jib boom, move tacked tailgate onto fixture. Complete welds. Weld
- Latching tailgate and Dump Apron Installation-Install latches per order specifications; latch to order
- Educational: High school diploma or (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience: Familiarity with welding process preferred. Demonstrated ability to operate MIG welder, with or without training.
- Skills: Demonstrated ability to operate equipment, with or without training; ability to read and interpret a tape measure, ability to understand measurements and angles, and read and interpret orders.
- Other: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in fast paced environment.