Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic

Job TitleWelder/Fabricator/Mechanic
LocationOcala, Florida
Description

Gator Tank Trailer (owned by Dairy Farmers of America) is a tank trailer repair facility that also offers an inventory of related parts for resale.

 

General Purpose:

 

The Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic position is responsible for performing all types of tank trailer repair including but not limited to mechanical repair, welding, grinding, polishing, cutting, and fabricating operations.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform cutting, aligning, fitting, and welding operations for repairs/modification or design related to new equipment
• Perform grinding and polishing to 3A standards when required
• Locate and mark work piece cutting and bending lines, allowing for welding and machine shrinkage, stock thickness, and any other component specifications
• Lay out and examine metalwork pieces or stock to be processed to make sure that client specifications are met
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as rolls, brakes, drill presses, grinders, and shears, in order to cut, form, drill, bend, and punch
• Perform repairs to air brake and suspension systems
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance and general repairs to company and DOT standards
• Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings
• Attend departmental training, such as safety and equipment training
• Handle, position, move, and install materials using arms and hands and manipulating things
• Apply sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job
• Wear PPE at all times and observe health, safety and environmental policies
• Keep track of materials used in order to maintain inventory control
• Properly record time spent and material used on daily work sheets
• Appropriately dispose of damaged materials
• Label and store salvage parts for future reinstallation
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working area
• Furnish personal hand tools
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned

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