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 assembliesPreheat 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 gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form 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 tasks such as replacing spools of wire and changing out liners.Safely operate all lifting devices, such as overhead and jib cranes, and fork trucks, when authorized and adequately trained.Safely perform duties, always wearing the required PPEObserves and complies with all provisions of the ISO 9001 QMSEducation 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 experienceBenefitsExcellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%Affordable dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceCompany paid short and long-term disability insuranceCompetitive paid time off program#LP
Riggs Industries Inc