Welder

Job Title: Welder

Department: Fabrication

Reports to: Fabrication Supervisor

Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: Full-time, Monday - Friday

About Lohr North America:

LOHR North America brings to the entire region transport logistics industry, relevant innovations and products, but also tangible solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. LOHR has been the leading innovator in vehicle transportation for more than 50 years it is the global specialist in design, manufacture and marketing of goods transport systems.

Our Purpose

To offer customers secure, sustainable mobility solutions that meet 21st-century challenges linked to climate change in the field of transport.

To act as pioneers and innovate to strengthen our drawing power to ensure the company’s sustainability.

Our commitments:

Are based on trust: the mutual trust of our employees acting responsibly towards each other in their respective roles, the trust of our customers in meeting their requirements and the trust of our suppliers in the reliability of the progress of the activities we carry out with them.

This trust is the result of a firm commitment in the following fields:

• A Social Approach
• Health and Safety
• Quality
• Social Responsibility

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing various welding tasks to assemble, repair, and fabricate metal components. Key responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, setting up welding equipment, and ensuring welds meet quality and safety standards. The role requires proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques, along with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Previous experience and relevant certifications are preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics to determine welding requirements and specifications.
• Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, hand tools, and plasma cutting.
• Inspect welds for accuracy and quality, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to prevent accidents and ensure 5s safety.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding project progress, issues, and requirements
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Welding Certification or relevant experience required.
• Ability to perform MIG welds are required - Must be able to pass a test.
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3G Welding is a plus
• 5 years of Stick and MIG welding experience

Travel Requirements:

• None

Physical Requirements

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material (70lbs) or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Work Environment

• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

All Employees:

Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to ISO 9001 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contribution

EEO statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.