Tank Trailer Technician/Welder

**Position** : Tank Trailer Technician/Welder

**Location** : Portales, New Mexico

**Requisition ID:** : 25642

**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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

**_Education and Experience_**

+ High School Diploma or GED required

+ Technical/vocational school graduation, equivalent apprenticeship or work experience preferred

+ experience in TIG and MIG welding

+ experience in welding of stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel

+ experience with mechanical assembly

+ general knowledge of air operated braking systems

+ general knowledge of air and spring ride suspension systems

+ general knowledge of ABS and diagnostics

+ Certification and/or License - N/A

**_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_**

+ Able to communicate clearly and effectively

+ Able to work well with others

+ Able to follow directions

+ Able to operate required tools and equipment

+ Able to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick)

+ Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, assembly drawings, etc.

+ Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

+ Able to work independently and as part of a team

+ Able to work in confined spaces

+ Able to lift over 70 lbs

+ Able to work overtime

+ May occasionally require overnight travel

+ Must be able to read, write and speak English