Fabricator 2nd shift

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for experienced aluminum welders / fabricators for our 2nd shift 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
• Strikes (forms) arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join 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.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Set up and adjust welder, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing spools of wire & changing out liners.
• Safely operate all lifting devices such as overhead & jib cranes and fork trucks when authorized & adequately trained.

Education and Experience :

Vocational / technical training is needed, as well as a high school diploma or general education degree with work experience in an industrial setting.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance plans 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

Last updated : 2024-11-07