Welder

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Level: Experienced

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Job Location: Dakota Bodies Watertown - Watertown, SD

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Position Type: Full Time

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Education Level: None

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Salary Range: Undisclosed

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Travel Percentage: None

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Job Shift: Any

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Job Category: Manufacturing

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Description

Dakota Bodies is seeking experienced Welders for 1st or 2nd shift. This position fabricates, assembles, and welds metal/steel components on various truck bodies to SOP's/Blueprints/Knowledge /Foreman and/or Lead Instructions. Assist other welders in the completion of truck bodies. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are meet. Support a Team approach and complete other duties as assigned.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Maintain all company Quality requirements and follow company guidelines utilizing a "Stop and Fix" mindset.\n\t
• Maintain a clean environment and follow company 5S + Safety Standards.\n\t
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures\n\t
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment, settings, and methods based on requirements\n\t
• Set up components for welding according to specifications\n\t
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded\n\t
• Align components using fixtures, tape measure, levels, speed square, etc. and clamp pieces\n\t
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)\n\t
• Prepare trailers and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps\n\t
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws\n\t
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety\n\t
• Assist other welders in the completing of work to ensure work is completed as efficiently as possible\n\t
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.\n\t
• Fast paced environment\n\t
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in awkward positions while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing to work overhead for 10 hrs.\n

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Skills and Requirements:

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• Must possess the skill set to support a safe working environment.\n\t
• Must pass a drug screen.\n\t
• Must be 18 years old.\n

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Education and Qualifications:

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• Preferred - High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.\n\t
• Preferred - 2 to 3 years of Industrial Welding experience.\n

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Company Total Rewards:

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• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term disability and company paid life insurance\n\t
• 401K with company match\n\t
• Sign on Bonus available - up to $1500!\n\t
• Attendance Bonus eligibility\n\t
• Paid Time Off\n\t
• Holiday Pay starts day one\n

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Qualifications

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