at The Shyft Group, Inc. in Waterville , Maine, United States
Job Description
Welder | DuraMag | Waterville, ME
Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $20.00 - 21.00
Who we are:
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you'll do:
The Welder position is responsible for welding various materials associated with the company's product lines including, but not limited to, truck bodies and specialty vehicles.
Use modification and welding (minimum AWS 3G/4G level) skills to rework cab and other components
Perform welding (AWS 3G/4G) according to blueprints
Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete welding in assigned area
Fabricate components from raw stock, as needed
Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etc.
Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area
Self-check work and inspect prior processes
Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
Meet production goals
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Initiate process improvements
Support 5S in work area
Lead / perform lean events
Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
What you need to be successful:
HS Diploma or GED required
AWS Certification preferred
Excellent attendance
Positive attitude
Strong and consistent attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Team oriented
Basic computer skills are required
Must be able to pass required welding certification test in the following AWS material sections: D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1.
Previous experience and/or certifications preferred
Must understand AWS welding symbols
Must be able to set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines
Must be able toMig or Tig weld steel, stainless, and aluminum as needed
Willing to:
Learn and rotate within various weld areas
Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Develop a working knowledge of company's systems (example: AS/400)
Able to:
Read and comprehend blueprints including weld specifications at a high level
Work overtime on short notice
Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. Stay Healthy:
Medical and Rx Plan
Health Savings Account
Dental and Vision Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending
Wellness Plan Financial Security:
401 (k) Retirement Savings
Short and Long Term Disability
Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance Work/Life Balance:
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Dependent Care FSA
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.
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The Shyft Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, Veteran status or disability.
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Job Posting:
1018250
Posted On:
Dec 06, 2023
Updated On:
Jan 26, 2024
