AMVETS Jobs

Position : Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic

Location : Perryville, Missouri

Requisition ID: : 25023

SEMO Tank (owned by Dairy Farmers of America) sells, leases, and repairs tank trailers and offers a vast inventory of related parts for resale.

General Purpose:

The welder/fabricator/mechanic 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 and bending lines, allowing for welding and machine shrinkage, 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.

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

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran