Job Description

Since 1968 Horton Emergency Vehicles has built the industry’s most innovative ambulances for first responders risking their lives to save others. Horton designs, manufactures, and delivers the highest-quality, most tailor-made ambulances the market has to offer.

Horton Emergency Vehicles is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Job summary:

Must be proficient in all areas of department and all welding procedures as prescribed in AWS and ASME publications for MIG and TIG welding (GMAW, GTAW).

Responsibilities:

• Performs all GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding procedures (all positions), including machine settings, bottles and necessary fittings.
• Welding of stainless steel and aluminum, and set and maintain welding machine (tip, liner changes, etc.) and weld vertical, horizontal and overhead.
• Inspect welds for cracks, burn through and weld spatter.
• Welding of mild steel and aluminum where required.
• Welding of mild steel and aluminum where required.
• Grind and clean area where required.
• Stay current in TPM and basic mechanical adjustments on all equipment as needed.
• Reproduce all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures.
• Keep equipment and working area clean.
• Maintains all satellite and storage containers in a closed position unless adding or removing waste.
• Familiar with Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
• Knows spill response procedures and evacuation routes
• Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed into the proper container(s).

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other responsibilities and/or training as requested by your direct supervisor/manager.

Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in: GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding machines.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Must read blueprints and perform shop math to layout, fabricate and weld various parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of grinders, sanders, rivet guns, saws and other air tools.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices.
• Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
• Previous experience in assembling custom prototype metal components and ability to perform maintenance on welding equipment.
• Must pass and maintain in house AWS Welder Certification.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.

Physical Demands:

The duties may require that an employee wear a mask, fresh air breathing apparatus or other safety equipment as needed, when working with paint products emitting hazardous vapors.

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 walk, stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Other physical requirements include:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40#’s without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours a day (minus specified breaks.)
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools, and machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is elevated.

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required:

• Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses with side shields
• Face shields
• Ear plugs
• Work Gloves
• Protective disposable suite when necessary
• Fall protection
• Steel Toe Shoes

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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