Welder I

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Requisition ID: 23719 Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.   Spartan Emergency Response is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency, commercial, and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, school buses, terminal trucks, RV’s, luxury buses, and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.  

A day in the life of a Structural Welder at Ladder Tower:

• Use modification and welding (minimum AWS 1G/2G/3G/4G/5G/6G level)
• Perform welding operations according to blueprints, company standards and applicable AWS standards to meet third party inspection criteria in accordance with NFPA requirements.
• Inspect welds for cracks, burn through and weld spatter.
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required.
• Grind and clean areas where required.
• Stay current in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and basic mechanical adjustments on all equipment as needed.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures.

 

 Required education, skills, and experience to be successful:

• Preferred Experience:
  • Level I – 1-3 years of experience.
  • Level II – 3-5 years of experience.
  • Level III – 5+ years of experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welding Certifications preferred.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, as well as weld symbols.
• Must process knowledge and experience to set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines.

• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass required welding certification test in the following AWS material sections:  D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1.
• Must be able to perform an uphill weld.
• Successful completion of th