Fabrication Technician

Fabricator/Welder, Aerial Bucket Trucks

Leader in the Industry

The Company has about 200 employees across its 9 locations in 6 states. It has also been very successful in diversifying its equipment portfolio that it sells and supports. Today, Thermo King West and its subsidiaries are market leaders in Thermo King transport refrigeration, Versalift aerial buckets, TICO terminal tractors, Club Car commercial vehicles, Knapheide truck bodies, trailer repair, and consumer golf carts. Thermo King West is one of North America’s largest and most respected dealerships in the critical transport refrigeration space.

Job Description

• Fabricate subframes, hitch packages, and assemblies required for the mounting of truck bodies, aerial devices, Service cranes, and/or other utility equipment.
• Read shop instructions, order steel, communicate with supervisors and other techs.
• Prepare trucks for additional upfit as necessary. Inspect work during and after fabrication to ensure quality.
• Ensure trucks have been completely fabricated to customer spec prior to sending out for paint.
• Must be certified or able to be certified in the following weld processes and positions: FCAW and GMAW: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F, 1G, 2G, 3G, & 4G.
• Position has three levels, Apprentice, Journeyman, Expert, based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Quality welding per customer and company specifications.

• Job Requirements
• Knowledge of various hand tools and equipment
• Teamwork mentality, demonstrates concern and respect for others
• Prompt and reliable attendance
• Willingness to learn
• Must be dependable and possess reliable transportation
• Attention to detail
• Follow all safety procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Self-Motivated and Self-Managed
• Advanced fabrication / welding skillset
• Position requires stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, lifting 60 pounds, use of proper personal protective equipment.
• Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the job.