JOB DESCRIPTION                                                                                                              

*Job Title:                Truck Welder/Assembler                                               *

Department:        Utility Department

JOB PURPOSE

Welder/Body Install Technician is responsible to perform assembly and installations of custom hitches, frame extensions, truck equipment components and aerial equipment on truck chassis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

• Competent use of all shop equipment (iron worker, drills, saws, acetylene torch plasma arc, AC & DC welders, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, hand and layout tools, operate forklifts, overhead cranes).
• Understand heat and the effects on weldments.
• Check part drawings and parts to be welded.
• Follow procedure and set up to drawings or instructions.
• Positions piece manually, with use of hoist, overhead crane or forklift.
• Prepare surfaces using hand or air chisel, hammer, wire brush or grinder.
• Sets up proper voltage, current, polarity, and gas pressure for procedure.
• Makes required adjustments and changes to assure manufacturing specifications.
• Unloads work manually, with use of hoist, overhead crane and forklift.
• Capable of reading and comprehending blueprints, drawings and weld symbols. Welding all types of fabrications.
• Other duties as assigned by competent authority.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• The employee must have the physical strength, agility, and balance to climb into, on top of, and under the project as necessary.  Climbing a ladder may be required at times as well as kneeling for periods of time.
• Climb to 14'and work at heights of 14 to 15'.
• Ideal candidate must be able to follow schematics, drawings or blueprints and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to understand, read and speak the English language.

• Employees are to supply required tools and ANSI approved toe protection footwear.

   

Education Preferred: High School Diploma or G.E.D. and certificate from an accredited technical or trade school.

Experience

Required:  Good mechanical aptitude, including the ability to use basic hand and measuring tools.

Preferred:  Working knowledge of truck industry with automotive and truck electrical experience.