Construction / Skilled Trade Jobs in Portales, NM

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, allowing for welding shrinkage, stock thickness, and any other component specifications+ Locate and mark bending lines, allowing for 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+ 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer_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 task 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 Associated topics: fitter, gas metal arc welding, gmaw, grinder, iron, ironworker, metal inert gas, mig, rail, tig