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Ferrara Fire Apparatus

Welder - MIG Aluminum

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What they do

A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.

$45,593 / year median in Louisiana

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

SCOPE:
Perform welds on components to exacting specifications on aluminum material, as part of the manufacture of large, custom, special purpose vehicles, working within the limits of standard or accepted practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work from shop orders, specifications, prints and instructions. Review material and product requirements; ensure that parts are cut and prepared as prescribed. Set parts in assembly fixture, position, layout and clamp in place in specified orientation to ensure dimensional accuracy. Select welding parameters per specified weld procedures. Work in teams and follow work instructions to ensure that heat is contained in limited area to minimize unit distortion. Fit, tack, and weld joints in specific locations with designated welding procedure specifications and configuration to ensure compliance with weld size, weld continuity, fill, distortion and cosmetic requirements. Manipulate large, heavy units as required to accommodate efficient welding operations. Make visual and dimensional check of work and document as required. Move work to succeeding work area to maintain workflow. Notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems. Support training and orientation programs for new and transferring employees and report on results. The welder is solely responsible for his or her weld quality, which will be inspected by the Ferrara Quality Department, co-workers or an outside third party agency. The company will utilize audits and operator quality tracking to ensure consistency in quality of welds at Ferrara.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Hand and hand power tools, tape measure, level, welding machines, fixtures, overhead cranes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Basic welding knowledge that includes experience or training in GMAW processes. Must be knowledgeable in Lean Methodologies. Must also have the ability to read and understand basic assembly prints; measurements and weld symbols.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift/Push/Pull
  • Exerting up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Climbing
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Stooping
  • Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Kneeling
  • Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching/Crawling/Reaching
  • Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing
  • Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
Pay:
$18.00
  • $24.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Professional Development
  • 401(k) Plans