Weld Trainee

This program is typically 160180 hours or 46 weeks in length. While in welding school youll be paid while youre learning to weld. Upon successful completion of the program and weld test youll receive an offer of promotion to a fulltime welder.

Once offered a fulltime welding role; job responsibilities are as follows:

Essential Duties:

Using jib crane overhead crane slings or manual lifting move components into proper position.
Lay out position and align truck body components using work orders.
Clamp and/or tack weld parts to secure in position for welding
Measure to ensure accuracy
Using a wirefeed welder join components ensuring quality weld
Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.
Floor Prep Cut floor to proper spec use overhead crane to transfer floor to flip table use over head
crane to position frame on top of floor. Line frame up with floor and weld.
Frame assembly position runners in jig and square position cross members onto runners and tack in
position attach latch and controls. Use over head crane to move when complete
Side Hanging Using jib crane move side into place; position side onto cross member measure
clamp square and weld
Inside weld out Ensure all gaps are closed by fitting parts and welding together; weld around edge of
floors to sides and front gate
Front gate placement Use jib crane to position front gate between sides clamp tack and weld into
place
Cab Shield HangingUsing jib crane position cab shield onto body; measure to ensure proper fit set
tact in place; install cab shield gussets and weld.
Tailgate Hanging Using jib crane position tailgate onto body; measure to ensure proper fit clamp
weld hinge and plates into position
Side TackUp Tack weld parts onto body sides; measure to determine proper alignment. Use over
head crane to remove from table
Side WeldOut Weld parts that have been tacked. Weld appearance is very important.
Hoist well installation position top mount and hoist well sides into position; tack weld parts to front
gate and floor according to order specifications; measure to ensure proper fit; weld assembly
Tailgate TackUp Starting with basic tailgate tack weld parts according to order specifications;
measure to ensure proper fit;
Tailgate WeldOut Using jib boom move tacked tailgate onto fixture. Complete welds. Weld
appearance is very important. Move completed tailgate onto roller bed.
Latching tailgate and Dump Apron InstallationInstall latches per order specifications; latch to order
specifications: Install dump apron to order specifications and weld.

Qualifications:

• Educational: High school diploma or (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Familiarity with welding process preferred. Demonstrated ability to operate MIG welder with or without training.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to operate equipment with or without training; ability to read and interpret a tape measure ability to understand measurements and angles and read and interpret orders.
• Other: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in fast paced environment.

About us:

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal our products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. Weve walked in your boots we get it. Time is money and we strive to provide the highest quality most durable products equipped to handle any job you throw at them.

Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative rugged highperformance truck bodies parts and accessories all manufactured by hardworking people in Fayette Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture assemble and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better and if thats not enough well pick up and deliver right to your front door.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material cleans infrastructure and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901 Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal governmental industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove IL with manufacturing facilities worldwide the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal visit:.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of 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. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Human Resources at. All other applications must be submitted online.