Welding Technician

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

 

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

 

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

SUMMARY

Performs all position welding on various sizes, shapes and structures, requiring broad knowledge of welding technology. 

JOB DUTIES

• SELECTS WELDING PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TYPE OF WORK AND MATERIALS INVOLVED.


• WELDS ON ALL TYPES OF METALS AND ALLOYS IN VARIOUS SIZES, SHAPES AND ON DIVERSIFIED ASSEMBLIES, PRODUCTS OR STRUCTURES.


• PRODUCES WELDS SUBJECT TO X‑RAY ANALYSIS, MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION, DYE CHECK AND/OR GAS TIGHT PRESSURE OR OTHER TESTS.


• MAY SET UP, ADJUST AND OPERATE A VARIETY OF MACHINE TOOLS REQUIRING CLOSE TOLERANCE WORK; INSPECT OWN WORK FOR CONFORMANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS, USING GAUGES, TEMPLATES OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES.


• MAY PERFORM CERTIFIED WELDS IN ALL AREAS OF PLANT.


• BID WINNER MUST PASS WELDER QUALIFICATION TESTING 


• PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.


• ATTENDANCE IS AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF ANY POSITION.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

D1.1 STEEL: FCAW, GMAW (2G) and D1.2/ASME section IV ALUMINUM: GTAW (3G) and GMAW (2G) welders preferred. 

• Must pass welder qualification testing


• Must possess an accredited welding certificate


• High school diploma or GED supplemented by appropriate technical school training


• Three‑five years related experience.

Applicants will not be given a Weld test to determine qualification unless they are able to provide one of the following:

1) Certificate of completion from technical school

2) Welding Certificate

3) Verification of 3-5 years of weld  experience (letter from previous employer stating weld experience)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations

Education

Certified weld inspector

High School Diploma/GED 

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

Relocation Package Available.