At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to weld and fabricate high-quality materials for innovative projects.
- Company: Terex Corporation, a global leader in specialized equipment solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, health care, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with strong focus on safety and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while honing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in welding and ability to read engineering drawings required.
Location: Cookstown
Hours: 39 Hour Week. Option to work either a 4 or 5 day week.
We are seeking an experienced welder/fabricator who is capable of working in a team based environment and to the required quality standard and to meet the production schedule.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure all materials are accounted for; tack and weld materials together as per engineering drawing to the highest standard and quality.
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings, particularly welding symbols.
- Understanding of Lean Principles & methodology.
- Ability to work within a team environment and able to use own initiative.
- Complying with current and future Health & Safety laws, processes and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work on own initiative with a “can do” attitude is essential.
- Position requires high attention to detail and accuracy of information.
- Ability to work with others to meet strict deadlines and be steady under pressure.
- Professional Approach to all tasks undertaken.
- Good customer service ability.
- Logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
- Motivated self-starter with an eye for detail.
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
- Be able to read and interpret complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables and other measuring instruments specialized to the job or industry.
- Must have relevant work experience, preferably welding in a heavy equipment environment.
- Excellent problem solving skills, judgment and decision making skill.
- Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks / projects at one time.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal guidance.
- Ability to drive quality improvements.
- Ability to meet given targets.
- Knowledge of H & S procedures & responsibilities.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred.
This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
How to prepare for a job interview at Terex Corporation
✨Know Your Drawings
Make sure you brush up on your ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, especially welding symbols. Being able to discuss specific examples from your past work where you've successfully tackled complex drawings will show your expertise.
✨Showcase Your Problem-Solving Skills
Prepare to share instances where you've diagnosed and resolved issues quickly in a welding or fabrication context. Highlighting your logical and methodical approach to problem-solving can really set you apart.
✨Emphasise Teamwork
Since the role requires working in a team environment, think of examples that demonstrate your ability to collaborate effectively. Discuss how you've contributed to team success and met production schedules in previous roles.
✨Safety First!
Familiarise yourself with current health and safety laws relevant to welding and fabrication. Be ready to discuss how you prioritise safety in your work and any specific practices you follow to ensure a safe working environment.
