Welder

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for installing correct jig, parts, and set up machinery for production of partsDo quality checks, control shop paperwork, meet production standardsWeld, assembly, and installation of partsWill implement wire feed and gas for correct weldWill weld with MIG and stick welding equipmentADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Notify supervisor when issues ariseOperate within standard operating procedures and job safety analysisMaintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsAttend daily safety department meetingsCommunicate with supervisors and other team members throughout their shift to ensure daily tasks are clearAbility to understand and follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to adapt to a changing environmentEDUCATION, SKILLS, & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.Must pass criminal background check, drug screen, and physicalMust pass Blue Bird welding certification within 90 days of hire date or date the associate transfers into a welding positionDuring the 90 days prior to achieving Blue Bird welding certification, the associate will work under the guidance of a certified welderWelding certificate from a previous employer or technical school will be accepted in lieu of the Blue Bird CertificationMust pass Blue Bird Welding Evaluation and Medical Respiratory Evaluation WORKING CONDITIONS:Work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and fumesFast-paced environment with moving objects, sharp edges, and congested working areasWill be pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching overhead, grasping, and lifting up to 50 poundsWear welding hood with temperatures ranges of 40 to 115 degrees PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:Must meet established quality and production standardsPractice good housekeepingWear required personal protective equipment (PPE)Must meet established attendance policy and work overtime when requiredMust perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisorBlue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world - 25 million children twice a day - making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.