Job Description

Overview

The Fabricator/Welder at Rush Truck Centers is responsible for layout, fabrication, fixturing, and welding of truck and trailer chassis and components, working accurately from design drawings. Rush Truck Centers is the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the US, representing various truck and bus manufacturers and offering rewarding career opportunities in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

  • Proficient in arc, MIG, and TIG welding (aluminum and steel); oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting of materials.
  • Prepare and/or modify components for current or revised applications.
  • Prepare documentation for and/or following manuals and process documents.
  • Creation of updating of bills of materials and feedback to parts, operations, and engineering.
  • Read and understand job order and schedule work procedures and parts.
  • Demonstrate high level of proficiency and cost effectiveness in completion of work product.
  • General understanding of Class 7 and 8 trucks including chassis, engine and driveline.
  • General understanding of installation and use of vehicle hydraulic pumps, motors and piping.
  • Knowledge of welding gases and safe use and changing of compressed propane.
  • General understanding of vehicle control, starting, charging, and lighting systems.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
  • Two years’ experience in welding and vehicle fabrication.
  • DoT inspection experience desirable.
  • AWS welding certifications required for work assigned.
  • Maintain at own expense all hand and small power tools required to efficiently perform work assignments.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance