Terex Corporation

Welder A - 1st Shift

Posted on: 19 Jan 2021

Watertown, SD

Job Description

Position Overview

This position works under direct supervision while welding components. Following instruction is key in performing all responsibilities. This position will be responsible for welding equipment. Troubleshoot issues and problems, and escalate complex issues to leadership.

Responsibilities

* Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures
* Adhere to and promote The Terex Way Values
* Interpret welding instructions which includes but not limited to reading and interpreting diagrams, work orders, and reports to welding materials
* Weld metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches
* Use electrical currents to create heat and bond metals
* Set parameters of welders
* Plan work by interpreting blueprints
* Observe tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
* Use hand tools and equipment in a safe manner to complete assemblies
* Maintain clean work area and participate in 5s standards
* Maintain tools and equipment in working condition
* Actively engage in team problem solving
* Advanced troubleshooting
* Provide skills, training, and mentoring to other Terex team members
* Flex into other areas and departments as needed
* All other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

* Terex certified 4G Flux Core Welding

Preferred Qualifications

* High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience
* Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
* Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
* Ability to read and understand blueprints
* Ability to accurately read and understand tape measurements
* Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as simple hand tools and hand-powered hydraulic material handling devices
* Understand and demonstrate basic computer skills
* May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group

Physical Requirements of the Job

Physical requirements of the job are classified as medium to heavy. Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work. Medium to heavy work is defined as:

* 10 to 40 pounds of force frequently, may include pushing, pulling and lifting
* 40 to 100 pounds of force occasionally with assistance of machinery or others to move objects
* Ability to stand on concrete for 10+ hours per shift

Specific Competencies

* Possess good mechanical aptitude
* Effectively communicate with all team members
* Function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude.
* Work independently with minimum supervision in a responsible manner
* Recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks
* Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information
* Demonstrate acceptable attendance for company standard; provides adequate notification; aware of impact on organization
* Take initiative to recognize areas of opportunity and resolve with appropriate action
* Identify problems, works towards root cause elimination utilizing appropriate problem solving methods
* Demonstrate excellent leadership skills
* Offer assistance and helps others where needed, backs up others
* Willingness to be flexible to learn new skills based on the need of the company
* Consistently performs to Takt Time or quoted, and meets established metrics by performing quality work in accordance to SOPs for the area with minimal errors
* Work to improve processes within their work area uses appropriate tools to find and eliminate waste and to reduce overall business costs
* Continuously search for new and better ways of doing things; challenges the status quo and sets stretch goals; works across boundaries to achieve common goals; strives to continuously improve oneself

Location: US-SD Watertown HR

Department: Operations

Job ID: 14521

Terex Corporation

Westport, CT

Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services delivering lifecycle solutions that maximize customer return on investment. Major Terex brands include Terex, Genie and Powerscreen.

Terex solutions serve a broad range of industries, including construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utilities, quarrying and mining. 

Terex Corporation is focused on its mission of providing solutions to our Machinery and Industrial Product customers that yield superior productivity and return on investment. Terex has continued its evolution in recent years, primarily through a series of acquisitions and divestitures, designed to enhance the product offering, improve geographic coverage and deliver value to Terex customers, shareholders and team members.

The history of Terex is not a simple one. This is the history that led to the name “Terex” and the evolution that followed. However, there is an equally rich history to many of the “historic” names that Terex acquired in recent years. 

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