Welder Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team at Gradall Industries. As a Welder, you will be responsible for using average to complicated blueprints and operation sheets to fit up, tack weld, and finish weld any job assigned to consistently produce work of accepted quality.

• Use blueprints and operation sheets to fit up, tack weld, and finish weld jobs to produce work of accepted quality.
• Work with minimal supervision to complete assigned duties.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner to complete assigned duties.
• Use CRT/computer/bar code reader to retrieve and/or input data.
• Plan work to maximize utilization of equipment.
• Perform related tasks including grinding, cutting, and removing scrap from tables, routine machine care and maintenance, material handling, recordkeeping, and any other duties assigned by supervision.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of work experience in a manufacturing environment and ability to pass welding test.
• Ability to count accurately and have knowledge of basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Ability to read, write legibly, and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner as needed to complete assigned duties.
• Ability to use CRT/computer/bar code reader to retrieve and/or input data.
• Ability to plan work to maximize utilization of equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pass entry-level weld test, change weld wire settings, and perform welds at all positions.
• Ability to read blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Ability to set gas and oxygen levels in order to use cutting torches.
• Ability to cut steel and other metals straight and within acceptable tolerances as designed on prints or verbal instructions.

The Welder will be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist/turn, bend/squat, climb, reach below knees, and reach above shoulders on a continuous basis. The job requires frequent use of powered material handling equipment and the ability to lift/carry up to 15 lbs unassisted, occasionally lift/carry 16-50 lbs unassisted.

Gradall Industries offers a competitive wages package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, sick and accident insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a 401k retirement plan. We also offer opportunities for training and development and advancement opportunities.

Gradall Industries is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to building an outstanding team of professionals who work hard, take pride in their work, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace culture.