Welder

Description: Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America's largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group.
As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Welder.
The Welder is responsible for assembling fabricated components for truck equipment together using appropriate tools and high heat, performing all welding operations on dump truck bodies within specified parameters.
* MIG welds materials to join fabricated components for truck equipment on dump truck bodies using appropriate tools and welding equipment.
* Reads and interprets technical drawings, blueprints, and factory diagrams.
* Measures and cuts materials to specifications ensuring accuracy.
* Uses hand and power tools (including, welders, plasma cutters, saws, drills, sanders, files, and grinders) and available lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, jib hoists, jacks, and forklifts.
* Inspects grooves, angles, gap allowances, and related aspects of assembly to ensure conformance to specifications.
Inspects finished work to ensure it meets specifications, is free of defects, and maintains structural integrity.
* Provides general shop support activities in support of welding projects, and assignments, assisting others when needed.
* Maintains a neat and orderly work area, performing all work assignments in accordance with safety, security and business practice requirements, protocols, and policies.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
SAFETY-SENSITIVE This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position.
Any person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana or any other illegal drug may constitute a threat to health or safety or in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.
Qualifications: * Minimum of two years of hands-on experience and on the job training.
* MIG welding with sheet metal, vehicle, or mechanical experience is a plus.
* Must have and maintain the necessary tools to perform position responsibilities.
* Ability to read and interpret tape measures, technical drawings, blueprints, manuals, and factory diagrams.
* Must be available to work at heights, confined spaces, and various temperature conditions as required.
* Ability to work well and effectively communicate with others.
* Standing over 50% of the time while performing welding operations.
* Lift and carry various tools, welding equipment, and fabricated components up to 125 pounds.
* Push and pull tool carts, welders, and parts bins.
* Kneel, squat, and stoop 50% of the time while welding to reach underneath and on top of equipment.
* Climb up and down stairs and ladders up to 33% of the time to reach various heights while welding and climb on and off truck equipment.
* Reach below knees and above shoulders to weld and perform other necessary tasks Benefits: * Competitive Salary * Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance * Disability and Life Insurance * Paid Time Off program * 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match * Flexible Spending Account * Internal Promotion Opportunities * Tuition Reimbursement Program * On the Job Training