Welder

Job Description

Job Description

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

SUMMARY

A Certified Welder is knowledgeable on how to use all welding equipment and are proficient in general assembly applications. Welders are responsible for bracket installation and structural processes. Welders cut and join metals and other materials at our facility. Welders operate appropriate equipment to put together structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Welders' job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will also have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential. Welder builds and repairs buses according to the process. Welder will be assigned to a bus to perform and repairs of interior and exterior fixtures and structures of the bus and follows work instructions pertaining.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Welds each stage of bus manufacturing and or bus repair according to processes
• Must be able to weld aluminum, metal, and stainless steel
• Must be able to drill, grind, sand, fabricate parts, disassemble, and reassemble in related to welding and general repairs
• Must be able to read blueprints and engineering change notices and follow instructions to complete plans and repairs
• Uses measuring tape, levels, squares for installations based on Engineering documentation (metric is preferred)
• Use of standard hand tools where applicable
• Use of power tools such as electric and pneumatic tools where applicable
• Use of calibration tools
• Drilling and handling of material such as (fiberglass, plastics composites, mild steel and aluminum)
• Installation and removal of fasteners such as nuts, bolts and rivets
• Occasionally apply adhesives and sealants to bus processes
• Install and repair bus processes and use mechanical equipment to operational standards
• Application of (MIG) welding techniques(preferred)
• Proper use of electrical and gas functions on welding machine (preferred)
• Cutting equipment such as plasma and acetylene cutter are occasionally used (preferred)
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information
• Demonstrates required skills
• Upholds organizational values
• Adapts to change in the work environment
• Follows instruction, responds to management direction
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Proper use of PPE and observes safety and security procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES AND EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.), or equivalent from two-year College, or technical school, or One to three year's related experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic Electrical, Mechanical, Construction/General Repairs and knowledge components and mechanical systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Regularly required to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally may work in high precarious places and offsite locations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

• None

Pay Range :

• $18-$25/hr

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday

Work Location:

• Lancaster CA (Onsite)

Job Type:

• Full-time

RIDE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.