Tank Trailer Technician/Welder

SEMO West (owned by Dairy Farmers of America) is a tank trailer repair facility that also offers inventory of related parts for Sale.

General Purpose:

This position is responsible for performing all types of tank trailer repair including but not limited to mechanical repair, welding, grinding, polishing, cutting, and fabricating operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Perform cutting, aligning, fitting, and welding operations for repairs/modification or design related to new equipment
* Perform grinding and polishing to 3A standards when required
* Locate and mark work piece cutting, allowing for welding shrinkage, stock thickness, and any other component specifications
* Locate and mark bending lines, allowing for machine stretching, stock thickness, and any other component specifications
* Lay out and examine metalwork pieces or stock to be processed to make sure that client specifications are met
* Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as rolls, brakes, drill presses, grinders, and shears, in order to cut, form, drill, bend, and punch
* Perform repairs to air brake and suspension systems
* Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance and general repairs to company and DOT standards
* Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings
* Attend departmental training, such as safety and equipment training
* Handle, position, move, and install materials using arms and hands and manipulating things
* Apply sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job
* Wear PPE at all times and observe health, safety and environmental policies
* Keep track of materials used in order to maintain inventory control
* Properly record time spent and material used on daily work sheets
* Appropriately dispose of damaged materials
* Label and store salvage parts for future reinstallation
* Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working area
* Furnish personal hand tools
* The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.