Welder I

Smeal is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus.  The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles.  Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Synder, NE.

Smeal Apparatus, along with peer fire apparatus companies such as Spartan ER, are part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

A Day in the Life of a Welder:

• Perform all GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding procedures, including machine setup, gas bottles, and necessary fittings.
• Weld aluminum in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Set up and maintain welding equipment, including tips, liners, and other required components.
• Inspect welds for cracks, burn-through, weld spatter, and other defects.
• Weld aluminum and stainless steel as required.
• Grind and clean work areas and components as needed.
• Stay current with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) requirements and perform basic mechanical adjustments on equipment as needed.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal programs and fire prevention procedures.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to take precise measurements.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings and perform shop math to lay out, fabricate, and weld various parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of and experience with GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding equipment.
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Successful completion of drug and background screening.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders.
• Ability to work with arms above the head.
• Ability to operate and understand all required protective and safety equipment in the work area.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments.

What Makes us Unique

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• Military-friendly employer.
• Education reimbursement.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to relocate to other locations.

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.                                                                                                                   

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