SEMO Tank (owned by Dairy Farmers of America) sells, leases, and repairs tank trailers and offers a vast inventory of related parts for resale.
General Purpose:
This 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 and used equipment.
- Perform grinding and polishing to 3A standards when required
- Locate and mark work piece cutting, allowing for welding shrinkage, stock thickness, and any other component specifications
- Locate and mark bending lines, allowing machine stretching, 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
- Always wear PPE and observe health, safety and environmental policies
- Keep track of materials used 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Technical/vocational school graduation, equivalent apprenticeship or work experience preferred
- experience in TIG and MIG welding
- experience in welding of stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel
- experience with mechanical assembly
- general knowledge of air operated braking systems
- general knowledge of air and spring ride suspension systems
- general knowledge of ABS and diagnostics
- Certification and/or License – N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively
- Able to work well with others
- Able to follow directions
- Able to operate required tools and equipment
- Able to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick)
- Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, assembly drawings, etc.
- Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to work in confined spaces
- Able to lift over 70 lbs.
- Able to work overtime
- May occasionally require overnight travel
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
