Welder - 2nd Shift

Welder 2nd Shift
3:00pm - 1:30am
Shift Differential

Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose
This position is responsible for performing fabrication operations and activities involved in the production of Skid Steers, Backhoe Loaders and other units of equipment that are manufactured at JCB North America headquarters.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Perform general labor operations such as load/unload parts, grinding, scraping and nibbling fabrications
• Operate fabrication fixtures
• Perform general labor operations such as load/unload parts, in a press brake
• Able to perform semi-automatic GMAW (MIG) welding; Shielded Metal Arc welding and TIG welding
• Apply Problem Solving Tools and Techniques to assist Fabrication in the elimination of defects

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in fabrication or related field
• High school diploma
• Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests as applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in welding technology
• Five years of experience in fabrication or related field
• Experience in heavy equipment manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Keen vision and mental alertness are required
• Knowledge and ability to perform bending processes or the demonstrated ability to learn
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Flexibility with work activities; available for overtime
• Ability to operate the JCB range of equipment or demonstrated ability to learn
• Operate the following equipment: grinders, manual, semi-automatic and robotic welding machines, bending presses, lasers and various hand tools
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including but not limited to Saturday and/or Sunday
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.