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Production Welder- 2nd Shift

New Flyer · St. Cloud, MN, United States

Production OperationsQuick applyFull-time2 months ago

About The Role

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Production Welder, you will perform MIG and TIG welding to build structural and body components for heavy-duty transit buses. You will work from blueprints and weld symbols to produce consistent, high-quality welds that meet safety, durability, and production standards.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS

Our 2nd Shift schedule is Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM–2:30 AM (4x10s). Overtime is available on Fridays.

Requirements

What You Will Do

  • Perform MIG welding on structural frames, brackets, and bus body components to CWB standards
  • Perform TIG welding on thinner materials and specialty components (where required)
  • Fit, clamp, square, grind, and prep parts prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and tolerances
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and build documentation to determine weld locations and sequence
  • Complete multi-pass welds, overhead welds, vertical welds, and confined-space welds depending on the build area
  • Visually inspect welds for porosity, undercut, cracks, and proper bead profile, performing rework when required
  • Use tools such as grinders, clamps, measuring tapes, levels, squares, and jigs
  • Follow standard work, CWB procedures, and build sequences to maintain consistency and repeatability
  • Work with fabricators, weld team members, and area leads to hit daily TAKT times and production targets
  • Maintain welding equipment (liners, tips, gas flow, wire speed, etc.) and troubleshoot basic weld defects
  • Follow all safety requirements, use proper PPE, and maintain a clean, organized workstation

Requirements

  • Must be an experienced and proficient welder in the GMAW (MIG) welding process.
  • Must be able to train on 1st shift for the first 90 day.
  • Proficient MIG welding skills (TIG experience or willingness to learn is an asset)
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
  • Strong attention to detail and consistent weld quality
  • Physically able to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods
  • Reliable, safety-focused, and able to meet production timelines
  • Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as required

Benefits

Starting wage of $28.57 per hour plus $1.75 shift differential

Immediate benefit eligibility

13 paid holidays plus vacation time

401(k) program with generous company match

Ongoing training in a continuous learning environment

Advancement opportunities with a growing leader in zero-emission transit

Be part of a team leading the electrification of mass mobility

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. Learn more at newflyer.com, nfigroup.com, and YouTube – We Move People.

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New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s largest bus and coach manufacturers. Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.

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