Certified Weld Inspector - 1st Shift

Location: Bradenton, Florida, United States; onsite, 1st shift

Company

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, designs and builds customized fire and emergency vehicles, including pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units.

What you will do

• Set up weld equipment and maintain the weld training area for training and testing.
• Conduct pre-employment weld evaluation tests with Human Resources and supervision.
• Train and guide new welding employees on documented procedures and proper techniques.
• Evaluate weld test pieces objectively and document training and testing results.
• Support manufacturing with technical problem-solving related to weld equipment and processes.
• Test and maintain weld procedures and support departmental goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical degree or certificate in industrial welding, or previous welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding experience with aluminum and steel.
• Ability to pass all Pierce Manufacturing internal welder qualification tests.
• Applicants may need to be U.S. Persons for positions involving controlled goods and technologies under ITAR or EAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Post-secondary training in welding or a related field from a trade or technical college.
• AWS-CWI certification from the American Welding Society, or the ability to obtain it.
• Previous experience as a Pierce employee or temporary contractor.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and education.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and a stock purchase program.
• Career growth opportunities, job stability, hands-on work, and a team-oriented, customer-focused culture.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process.