Welder II
Core
Fabricate and weld metal components for custom fire apparatus, including ladders, torque boxes, and truck compartments, adhering to blueprints and quality standards.
Role type
Skilled Welder / Fabricator
Builds
Custom fire apparatus components (ladders, torque boxes, truck compartments)
Domain
Manufacturing / Fire Equipment
Required skills
Metal arc welding, blueprint reading, PPE compliance, hand tool operation, plasma cutter/torch operation, NDT testing standards, weld symbol interpretation, dimensional measurement
Preferred skills
Aluminum and steel welding certification, cross-training in other departments
Technologies
Plasma cutters, torches, shear bar-angle, iron saws, cranes, welders
Responsibilities
Perform metal arc welding of ladder components and miscellaneous parts; execute proper fixturing and set up; sand and grind welds to meet cosmetic and quality standards; read blueprints and weld symbols fluently; operate various shop equipment including grinders and cranes; pass Flat & Vertical Weld Tests for aluminum and steel.
Seniority
Mid-level Skilled Worker
