Welder - Cumberland, MD

J&J Truck BodiesTrailers is looking for experienced welders for our Cumberland, MD shop who set up and operate equipment to weld together fabricated metal components of products such as truck bodies, trailers, specialty vehicles, and related subassemblies; and custom fabrications made of carbon steel and aluminum using the GMAW and FCAW process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely perform duties, always wearing the required PPE Observes and complies with all provisions of the

ISO 9001 QMS

Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by training or by 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 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. Set up and adjust the welder, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing spools of wirechanging out liners. Safely operate all lifting devices such as overheadjib cranes and forklift trucks when authorizedadequately trained.

Education and Experience:

Vocational/technical training needed or a high school diploma or general education degree with work experience in an industrial setting. 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 #LP