Welder

Ox Bodies, Subsidiary of Federal Signal

Fayette, AL

Estimated pay: Est. $17–$24/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**MIG Welder**

We are seeking an experienced **MIG Welder** to join our manufacturing team building and repairing heavy-duty dump bodies and truck equipment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience welding **abrasion-resistant (AR) materials**, interpreting fabrication drawings, and producing high-quality welds that meet company and industry standards. This position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of heavy-duty truck body construction, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Perform MIG welding on dump body assemblies, subassemblies, and components.

• Weld abrasion-resistant (AR) materials and structural steel used in dump body construction.

• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.

• Fit, align, tack, and weld structural components including sidewalls, floors, tailgates, hoists, cross members, and understructures.

• Operate welding equipment, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, grinders, and fabrication tools.

• Inspect welds for quality, penetration, appearance, and adherence to specifications.

• Perform repairs and modifications on dump bodies and truck body equipment as required.

• Follow approved welding procedures when working with AR materials to minimize cracking, distortion, and quality defects.

• Assist with fabrication, assembly, and installation of dump body components.

• Follow all OSHA, company safety, and quality standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S principles.

• Clean and maintain welding stations, fixtures, tools, and surrounding work areas throughout the shift.

• Remove weld slag, weld spatter, scrap material, and debris promptly to prevent safety hazards and quality issues.

• Inspect and clean welds as required, ensuring slag and spatter are removed prior to moving parts to subsequent operations.

• Take ownership of weld quality by identifying and correcting defects such as incomplete fusion, undercut, porosity, excessive spatter, and slag inclusions.

• Maintain work areas in an inspection-ready condition at all times.

• Other duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications**

• Minimum **3 years of MIG welding experience** in heavy equipment, truck body, trailer, dump body, or structural steel fabrication.

• Demonstrated experience welding **abrasion-resistant (AR) materials** used in heavy-duty applications.

• Ability to read blueprints and understand welding symbols.

• Experience using measuring devices including tape measures, squares, levels, and calipers.

• Knowledge of welding procedures for thick-gauge steel and heavy-duty applications.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding environments.

• Strong attention to quality, workmanship, and detail.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience manufacturing dump bodies, roll-off containers, trailers, refuse bodies, or heavy truck equipment.

• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and fabrication equipment.

• Familiarity with FCAW (Flux-Core Arc Welding) processes.

• Knowledge of hydraulic dump systems and truck body installation.

**Skills and Competencies**

• MIG and Flux-Core welding proficiency.

• Strong fabrication and fitting skills.

• Understanding of abrasive-resistant (AR) material welding techniques.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

• Strong understanding of 6S workplace organization and housekeeping expectations.

• Ability to recognize weld defects and perform corrective actions before parts move to the next operation.

**Physical Requirements**

• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.

• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturing environments.

• Ability to wear required PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards.

**Experience Requirement Highlight**

Candidates must have verifiable experience welding **abrasion-resistant (AR) materials** used in heavy-duty truck equipment and dump body manufacturing, including the ability to consistently produce high-quality welds, recognize weld defects, maintain proper weld appearance, and ensure finished products meet company quality standards.

**6S and Quality Expectations**

• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift, not just at the end of the day.
• Remove weld slag, spatter, scrap, and debris promptly.
• Ensure welds meet visual and dimensional quality requirements before releasing work to the next operation.
• Demonstrate pride of workmanship by delivering clean, defect-free welds and assemblies.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

**About us:**

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal, our products hav