Welder

Job Purpose:The Welder is responsible for accurately setting up and operating welding equipment to weld and assemble trailers, hoists, and fabricated parts according to production card specifications. This role may also include operating a robotic welder.The Welder contributes to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives by following established processes, supporting efficient production flow, and communicating improvement ideas with supervisors and plant leadership.Essential Job Responsibilities:Maintain prompt and reliable attendance to ensure customer production needs are metPerform basic math calculations required for measuring, assembling, and troubleshootingSet up and adjust welding equipment as neededRead and interpret complex instructions, blueprints, and measuring devicesWork collaboratively with coworkers and other departments to support company goals and initiativesLearn and operate multiple machines or jigs within the assigned job areaRotate between tasks or stations as required to support production schedules, team needs, or safety recommendationsMaintain a steady and efficient work pace while meeting quality and production standardsWork overtime when required to meet customer demandFollow all safety procedures, including wearing required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), submitting maintenance requests, and reporting hazards to coworkers and management Essential Skills, Experience, and Education:Minimum 2 years of continuous welding experience, preferably with aluminum or steel in a manufacturing or industrial environmentAbility to use various measuring toolsAbility to read blueprints and technical manualsStrong time management skillsAbility to communicate in English Essential Physical Requirements:Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. unassistedAbility to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of timeFrequent bending and turning at the waistExposure to outdoor weather temperatures Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Required Work Hours and Schedules:Must be able to work between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through FridayOccasional Saturdays as required to meet Production needsKey Competencies:Consistently Achieves Results - Effectively manages budgets; meets planned financial targets; achieves both top and bottom line growth objectives; readily produces strategies for reducing or avoiding costs without compromising quality; meets the Customer's satisfaction level; meets or exceeds the standards set for the position specific responsibilities.Analytical Abilities - Makes recommendations based on solid assumptions when solving complex problems; analyzes data to obtain meaningful information; identifies conflicting or inaccurate information.Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.Interpersonal Skills - Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the company; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Customers; gets Customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; considers Customers in all business practices; establishes and maintains effective relationships with Customers.Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 713-466-5888. All other applications must be submitted online.Resumen del PuestoEl Soldador es responsable de configurar y operar equipos de soldadura para soldar y ensamblar remolques, elevadores y piezas fabricadas de acuerdo con las especificaciones de produccin. Este puesto tambin puede incluir el uso de un soldador robtico.El Soldador contribuye a las iniciativas de mejora continua y manufactura esbelta siguiendo los procesos establecidos, apoyando el flujo eficiente de produccin y comunicando ideas de mejora a supervisores y a la gerencia de la planta.Responsabilidades EsencialesMantener asistencia puntual y confiable para cumplir con las necesidades de produccin y del clienteRealizar clculos matemticos bsicos necesarios para medir, ensamblar y resolver problemasConfigurar y ajustar equipos de soldadura segn sea necesarioLeer e interpretar instrucciones complejas, planos y herramientas de medicinTrabajar en equipo con compaeros y otros departamentos para cumplir con los objetivos de la empresaAprender a operar mltiples mquinas o dispositivos dentro del rea de trabajoRotar entre tareas o estaciones segn sea necesario para cumplir con el programa de produccin, las necesidades del equipo o recomendaciones de seguridadMantener un ritmo de trabajo eficiente cumpliendo con los estndares de calidad y produccinTrabajar horas extras cuando sea necesario para cumplir con las demandas del clienteCumplir con todos los procedimientos de seguridad, incluyendo el uso de equipo de proteccin personal (PPE), reportar peligros y solicitar mantenimiento cuando sea necesarioHabilidades, Experiencia y Educacin RequeridasMnimo 2 aos de experiencia continua en soldadura, preferiblemente con aluminio o acero en un entorno industrial o de manufacturaCapacidad para utilizar diversas herramientas de medicinCapacidad para leer planos y manuales tcnicosBuen manejo del tiempoCapacidad para comunicarse en ingls Requisitos FsicosLevantar, cargar, empujar y jalar hasta 50 libras sin asistencia de manera regularPermanecer de pie, agacharse, arrodillarse y ponerse en cuclillas durante perodos prolongadosFlexin y torsin frecuente del torsoExposicin a temperaturas y condiciones climticas exteriores Se pueden realizar adaptaciones razonables para permitir que personas con discapacidades desempeen las funciones esenciales del puesto. Horario de TrabajoDebe poder trabajar entre 6:00 AM y 4:30 PM, Lunes a ViernesSbados ocasionales pueden ser requeridos segn las necesidades de produccinCompetencias ClaveLogra Resultados de Manera Consistente - Cumple con metas de produccin y calidad mientras apoya los objetivos de la empresa.Habilidades Analticas - Evala informacin, identifica problemas y propone soluciones prcticas.Resolucin de Problemas - Utiliza pensamiento lgico y juicio slido para resolver problemas de manera efectiva.Habilidades Interpersonales - Trabaja bien con personas de diferentes reas y mantiene relaciones laborales positivas.Enfoque en el Cliente - Demuestra compromiso con la satisfaccin de clientes internos y externos.Igualdad de OportunidadesFederal Signal es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes calificados sern considerados para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religin, origen nacional, sexo, orientacin sexual, identidad de gnero, edad, discapacidad, informacin gentica, condicin de veterano protegido u otra categora protegida por la ley.Si necesita una adaptacin razonable durante el proceso de solicitud, comunquese con Recursos Humanos al 713-466-5888. Todas las solicitudes deben enviarse en lnea.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities