Welder (High Point, NC) - All Shifts

Inside the Role

We Take Care of Our Team

This position offers a top pay of $26.63/hr.

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include; 401k with company match, retirement pension, full coverage benefit plan options, paid vacation (up to 5 weeks), 15 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs (including no cost wellness clinic for employee and covered dependents), and tuition assistance.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind and/or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials, and notify supervisors.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Examine workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Perform other duties

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be required
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Attached resume required

• Individual must be highly organized and responsive to customer needs Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly disciplined work area
• Ability to wear all PPE throughout the day
• Ability to collaborate with a team and work independently
• Must be able to operate air tools continuously
• Focused on safety in all situations
• Self-motivated - detail oriented individual
• Established interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• The ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving one arm or while holding one arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Associates Degree in related field
• Some vocational training or job-related course work is preferred
• Certified Welder Diploma a plus
• Current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

• High Point, NC

How We Collaborate

To continue building a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that creates flexibility and encourages a supportive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

How We Collaborate

To continue building a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that creates flexibility and encourages a supportive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for visa sponsorship or to existing visa holders

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.