Weld Prep Team Member
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, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial 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 to handle raw materials by retrieving stock from racks, shearing, breaking and cutting the stock to size, deburring the edges in preparation for fabrication Cut and prepare materials for welding process, using bandsaw and grinder, beveler.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and weld prints
- Ability to recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area
- Effectively use standard hand tools & measuring devices, callipers, rulers
- Apply Continuous Improvement Tools and Techniques to improve weld-preparation operations
- Maintains a consistent standard of work and performance in compliance with regulatory and Quality Assurance standards
- Apply Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques in an effort to assist Welding in the elimination of defects
- Handles raw materials by retrieving stock from racks, shearing, breaking and cutting the stock to size, deburring the edges in preparation for fabrication
- Cut and prepare materials for welding process, using bandsaw and oxyfuel cutting torch, grinder, beveler
- Operates crane, electric stackers, and other mechanical assists to move, position and unload heavy parts and assemblies
Nature & Scope
Reports to Fabrication Group Leader.
Minimum Qualifications
- Physical requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests
- Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and weld prints
Preferred Qualifications
- Six months to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year of experience in forklift operation or inventory control procedures
- Operates crane, electric stackers, and other mechanical assists to move, position and unload heavy parts and assemblies
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented and self-directed
- Multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
- Flexibility with work activities; available for overtime
- Ability to operate pneumatic or 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:
- Must be able to work flexible schedule
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs, 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 environments.
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.
