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Welder
Overview
Dexter, the premier supplier and manufacturer of axles, doors, venting products and related components in the utility trailer, boat trailer, recreational vehicle, heavy duty and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Welder at our manufacturing facility located in Plant City, Florida.
Dexter has been a leading manufacturer of trailer axles, brakes and actuation, along with entrance door and venting products for over 50 years serving the utility trailer, recreational vehicle, heavy duty, manufactured housing, agricultural, marine, and specialty markets. Dexter is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana employing over 2,800 people and operating 18 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada (Indiana, Georgia, Oklahoma, California, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Utah, Ontario, and Alberta). Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dexteraxle.com.
Dexter offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Dexter’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
Position Summary
- Utilize plasma, gas or electric arc in welding metallic and composite materials together.
- Heat and dissolve metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
- Monitor work equipment to ensure usage is within optimum temperature to avoid overheating or expansion.
- Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning with chemical solutions and wire brushes to remove impurities such as scale, rust, grease, and moisture.
- Design patterns and models for a welding project using specifications contained in a blueprint.
- Direct electrodes on or across metal workpieces to melt, bend or straighten them.
- Mount and secure workpieces on production equipment using cranes, hoists or banding machines.
Requirements
Require a high school diploma and training as a welding apprentice with 2-4 years of welding experience. Must be able to pass welding competency tests. Must be able to carry out complex calculations to determine the dimension and configuration of a welding project. Be able to perform welding operations under extreme conditions such as inclement weather and limited workspace. Be able to operate and utilize a range of power and hand tools in carrying out welding activities.
Culture
Dexter is a world leader in developing and producing safe, reliable trailer components for the markets we serve—all thanks to our exceptional team of employees.
Our culture