Welder III
Core
Fabricate custom fire apparatus components including ladder components, torque boxes, and miscellaneous parts using metal arc welding and various fabrication tools.
Role type
Senior IC welder (fire apparatus manufacturing)
Builds
Custom fire apparatus components (ladders, torque boxes, body compartments)
Domain
Manufacturing / Fire Safety Equipment
Required skills
Metal arc welding, blueprint reading, NDT testing standards, fixture setup, operation of plasma cutters/torches/shears/iron saws/cranes, heavy lifting (75 lbs), safety compliance
Preferred skills
Cost reduction measures, training new employees, sharing department knowledge
Technologies
Plasma cutter, torch, shear bar-angle, iron saw, crane, hand tools, sanders, grinders
Responsibilities
Perform metal arc welding of ladder components and torque boxes; Build from blueprints; Operate and setup welders; Use hand tools, sanders, grinders, plasma cutters, torches, shear bar-angles, iron saws, and cranes; Understand and repair welds per NDT inspection standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
