Field Service Welder Job

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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

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride.  Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 600,000 trucks and over 1 million trucks as a company. Our employees take great pride in our products, and we are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company is looking for a Field Service Welder to support our customers with field repairs. The Field Service Welder will travel to customer locations across the U.S./Canada and perform field repairs to Peterbilt trucks.

Job Requirements 

• Experience with welding procedures in accordance with type of work materials involved
• Produce welds subject to X-ray analysis, magnaflux inspections, dye check or other tests
• Adjust, and operate a variety of tools requiring close tolerance work, inspect own work for conformance with specifications, using gauges, templates, and other measuring devices
• Pass American Welding Society certification tests written, practical exercise judged by level one or two visual inspectors, and upon passage of the first two steps a certification test judged by an outside laboratory (you do not have to be certified to apply and there will be limited training)  
• Able to work outdoors in all types of weather and in confined areas on trucks
• Travel up to 100% U.S. and Canada

Education

High school diploma or GED required, appropriate technical school training preferred or applicable work experience.  Along with the ability to pass company certification tests prior to job offer required. 

General Description of Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWin), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and LGBTQ+ Advocate support group.