What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Federal Signal?
Job Responsibilities:
- Obtain necessary materials need for the completion of each assigned weld.
- Grasp, Grip, and manipulate hand tools to complete each individual weld on a variety of truck parts.
- Read and follow tank schematic.
- Grasp, manipulate and hold the steel components and the parts to be welded.
- Assembly of parts.
- Operate overhead crane system.
- Weld parts onto partially assembled truck components.
- Lifting of truck parts to hold while co-worker utilizes tools to secure to sub-frame.
- Prolonged postures (bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, and squatting) while performing all
job tasks. - Operate welding equipment while standing on scaffolding 20 feet above the floor.
- When complete, welded all major components for the truck.
- Using Overhead crane system and forklift to manipulate items above the weight restriction.
Skills & Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Trade school experience preferred.
- Preferred minimum of 1-year mechanical assembly experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read blue prints and hydraulic schematics is desired. Welding skills are required.
