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Messer Americas lists this Welder Fabricator Associate opportunity in chattanooga, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job OpportunityMesser owns and operates a World Class fleet repair and refurbishment center in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the team performs maintenance, repair, and refurbishment work on transport equipment to ensure safe and reliable assets for the company.The core work of the site is to restore fleet trailers to "Like New" condition. In addition to welding and fabrication work, the site also completes assembly, wiring, hydraulics, pneumatics, rebuilding of components, testing, and certification of equipment.Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company, and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on, to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.The true strength of Messer is our people -at every level and in every role.Join us and take pride in the impact that you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and our lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.Entry-level position that will support the welding and fabrication operations in the subframe fabrication shop.NOTE: This is an entry-level position. Candidates with limited or basic experience are encouraged to apply. Compensation for this position is progressive; as skills are developed and qualified in the role over a 3-year period, compensation will be adjusted on an annual basis. The selected candidate will be promoted to a full welder-fabricator at successful completion of the training and qualification period.Principal ResponsibilitiesMaintain a safe and clean work environmentPerform individual welding and fabrication tasks on trailers under the supervision of more experienced welder-fabricatorsAssist more experienced welder-fabricators with fabricating subframes and weldmentsAssist the Site Support Technician with breaking down and disassembly of incoming trailers for rebuildingOther miscellaneous site tasks and responsibilities as dictated by the site leadership teamRequired SkillsBasic computer skillsBasic mechanics tool set, or the willingness and ability to procure one within 90 days of hireAbility to read, write, and understand EnglishAbility to do basic mathStrong willingness to learn and develop personal skills and abilitiesStrong ability to take direction and input from more experienced co-workersStrong desire to progress through the qualification process to full Welder-Fabricator statusBasic QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDPreferred QualificationsLimited or entry level experience with welding and fabricating, ideally from a vocational school, tech school, shop class, or other instructional programAbility to read work instructions, blueprints, and/or flow chartsStrong mechanical aptitudeCreative thinking mindset to suggest improvements and changesMesser's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive, and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization -the dedication, knowledge, customer focus, and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what makes Messer refreshingly different.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
chattanooga, TN, 37409, US
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