Federal Signal Corporation

Overview

We are seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our manufacturing team building and repairing heavy-duty dump bodies and truck equipment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience welding abrasion-resistant materials and producing high-quality welds that meet company and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on dump body assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
• Weld abrasion-resistant materials and structural steel used in dump body construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Fit, align, tack, and weld structural components including sidewalls, floors, tailgates, hoists, cross members, and understructures.
• Operate welding equipment, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, grinders, and fabrication tools.
• Inspect welds for quality, penetration, appearance, and adherence to specifications.
• Perform repairs and modifications on dump bodies and truck body equipment as required.
• Follow approved welding procedures when working with AR materials to minimize cracking, distortion, and quality defects.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, and installation of dump body components.
• Follow all OSHA, company safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S principles.
• Clean and maintain welding stations, fixtures, tools, and surrounding work areas throughout the shift.
• Remove weld slag, weld spatter, scrap material, and debris promptly to prevent safety hazards and quality issues.
• Inspect and clean welds as required, ensuring slag and spatter are removed prior to moving parts to subsequent operations.
• Take ownership of weld quality by identifying and correcting defects such as incomplete fusion, undercut, porosity, excessive spatter, and slag inclusions.
• Maintain work areas in an inspection-ready condition at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of MIG welding experience in heavy equipment, truck body, trailer, dump body, or structural steel fabrication.
• Demonstrated experience welding abrasion-resistant materials used in heavy-duty applications.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand welding symbols.
• Experience using measuring devices including tape measures, squares, levels, and calipers.
• Knowledge of welding procedures for thick-gauge steel and heavy-duty applications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to quality, workmanship, and detail.