Spot Welder

As a Spot Welder/Assembler supporting Body-in-White (BIW) manufacturing operations at the Kings Mountain Operations (KMO) facility, you will perform spot welding, tack welding, and assembly activities to produce truck cab structures and components. You will use welding equipment, fixtures, tools, and production equipment to assemble and weld components while meeting established safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency requirements. Spot welding, tack welding, and assembly are regular and essential functions of this position. 

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Set up and perform simple and complex spot-welding, tack-welding, and assembly operations. 
•    Assemble and weld components using bench fixtures, floor fixtures, tooling, or progressive manufacturing-line equipment. 
•    Position and secure components in fixtures to maintain proper fit-up, alignment, and weld location. 
•    Perform work in accordance with approved process work instructions, weld requirements, quality standards, and production specifications. 
•    Operate manual or automated spot-welding equipment as appropriate for the assigned production area. 
•    Perform tack-welding operations in accordance with approved work instructions and quality requirements. 
•    Operate hand tools, power tools, clamps, fixtures, gauges, grinders, sanders, sealer equipment, and other approved production equipment. 
•    Inspect welds and completed assemblies according to applicable inspection instructions and quality requirements. 
•    Verify part quality and immediately stop, contain, and report nonconforming product in accordance with established quality procedures. 
•    Identify and report missing, incomplete, misplaced, or unacceptable welds and other product-quality concerns. 
•    Perform approved repair and rework activities within the employee’s training and qualification level. 
•    Use measurement and inspection tools to verify component location, fit-up, and finished-product requirements. 
•    Follow all applicable safety procedures, welding precautions, personal protective equipment requirements, and hazardous-waste handling practices. 
•    Maintain equipment and the assigned work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. 
•    Support team objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. 
•    Perform other related duties as assigned by the Team Leader, Supervisor, and/or Manager. 

Required Qualifications (Education, Skills, & Experience):

•    High school diploma or GED with basic mathematics skills and reading comprehension. 
•    Ability to read, understand, and follow process work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards. 
•    Basic understanding of industrial safety practices. 
•    Ability and willingness to complete required welding training and demonstrate safe, acceptable equipment operation. 
•    Ability and willingness to perform spot-welding, tack-welding, and assembly responsibilities throughout the assigned shift. 
•    Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and schedule changes as required to support business needs. 
•    Must adhere to all Volvo policies, including but not limited to: Code of Conduct, Civil Treatment, Shop Floor Standards, PPE requirements, and more.

Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):
•    Manufacturing, assembly, welding, or related production experience is preferred but not required. 
•    Previous spot-welding and/or tack-welding experience is preferred; however, qualified candidates without welding experience will be considered and provided training. 

Physical Requirements:
•    Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. 
•    Ability to frequently bend, reach, lift, push, pull, and handle components and tools. 
•    Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or approved lifting devices. 
•    Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, vibration, and moving equipment. 
•    Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, welding PPE, gloves, and safety footwear. 
•    Ability to maintain regular attendance and perform essential job functions safely and effectively. 

Work Environment/Conditions:
•    Regular exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and occasional exposure to fumes, dust, or extreme temperatures.
•    Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
•    Schedule may include early morning, evening, or weekend shifts based on production needs. Overtime may be required during high volume periods.
•    May be designated as essential personnel during plant operational disruptions, planned shutdowns, or emergencies.