Weld Trainer
Weld Trainer
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Position Summary
The GMAW Weld Technician & Trainer is responsible for executing high-quality gas metal arc welds training personnel in GMAW techniques and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize welding processes. This role focuses on improving cycle time reducing non-value-added activities and ensuring consistent weld quality across production. This trainer will primarily support our Assembly line but will need to assist in other departments if needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Welding
- Perform GMAW welding on various metals including carbon steel stainless steel and aluminum.
- Set up and calibrate welding equipment for optimal performance.
- Conduct weld inspections and ensure compliance with AWS and internal quality standards.
- Training & Development
- Develop and deliver hands-on training programs for new and existing welders.
- Create instructional materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Mentor team members on safety technique and equipment maintenance.
- Work with fitters to learn fitter best practices.
- Process Optimization
- Partner with engineering to analyze weld sequences and identify bottlenecks.
- Recommend and implement changes to reduce cycle time and eliminate non-value-added steps.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.
- Quality & Compliance
- Conduct root cause analysis on weld defects and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain documentation for weld procedures training records and process changes.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in GMAW welding in a production or fabrication environment.
- Strong understanding of welding metallurgy shielding gases and transfer modes (e.g. short circuit spray).
- Familiarity with lean tools such as 5S Kaizen and value stream mapping.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills for training and cross-functional collaboration.
- AWS certification preferred; technical diploma or equivalent experience required.
- If there is no certification the candidate will need 12-14 years of welding experience.
- 12-14 years of Ox Bodies fitter experience.
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 high-performance truck bodies parts and accessories all manufactured by hard-working 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
