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Welder

Dakota Bodies

Watertown, SD US

Posted/Updated: 14 days ago

Job Description

1st Shift and 2nd Shift Hours Available! $2/hour differential for working the 2nd shift.

This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various truck bodies to SOP’s/Blueprints/Knowledge /Foreman and/or Lead Instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of truck bodies. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain all company Quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a “Stop and Fix” mindset.
  • Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S + Safety Standards.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
  • Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
  • Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
  • Assist other welders in the completing of work to ensure work is completed as efficiently as possible
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Fast paced environment
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for 10 hrs.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.
  • Must pass a drug screen.
  • Must be 18 years old.

Education and Qualifications:

  • Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
  • Preferred – 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.

Company Total Rewards:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term disability and company paid life insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Sign on Bonus available – up to $1500!
  • Attendance Bonus eligibility
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay starts day one
Dakota Bodies
201 20th Avenue Southeast
Watertown, SD 57201