Welder

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Federal Signal provides products and services to protect people and our planet. The company is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Welder to join its team.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting with continuous process improvement and lean initiatives by following process flow, remaining flexible in completing tasks as part of the team, maintaining a clean work environment, and offering suggestions for improvements, etc.
• Maintaining a clean work environment
• Setting up and operating welding equipment to weld and assemble truck bodies, hoists, and fabricated parts (may include working Robotic Welder)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to determine and adjust welding equipment as needed, read complicated instructions, blueprints, and measuring devices, and perform basic computer data entry.
• Ability to learn operations of multiple machines/jigs within a job area and must be able to rotate jobs to meet job schedule regularly, team needs or to meet any safety recommendations.
• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular heavy physical exertion, including but not limited to climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and bending. Using the overhead hoists requires the ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to perform basic math to determine the ability to measure, assemble, and problem-solve.
• Ability to stand and work in various positions for several hours at a time. Most of the work is done on concrete, ladders, and dump bodies.
• Must be a team player working with co-workers and other departments. The focus is on meeting company goals and initiatives.
• Must be able to demonstrate welding ability. Must be able to pass welding certifications.
• Must work at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within our quality standards to ensure timely completion of tasks and must work overtime as required to meet customer needs.
• Must work safely following safety procedures, including wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), completing maintenance requests, and communicating hazards to co-workers and management.
• Prompt and reliable attendance so we can meet our customer needs.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus potential
• Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• Paid holidays, paid vacation

Employer’s Statement

Federal Signal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against based on and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.