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Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.  

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Job Title:

HOURLY - Millwright Welder

Pay Grade:

Millwright Welder Tier 3

Job Description:

General Description

Performs a wide variety of plant and facilities maintenance, including ancillary machine equipment repair functions, machine installation, machine movement.  Primarily focused on activities supporting the production operations of the company. May be deployed to new construction or new installation if production requirements permit.      

General Requirements

Dismantles, moves, installs, levels and rearranges machine tools and mechanical equipment.  Constructs, installs, dismantles, aligns and repairs general plant equipment such as overhead tracks and hoists, conveyors, etc. Welds a variety of metals, such as cast iron, tool steel, bronze, high carbon and chrome alloy steel, aluminum, sheet metals, brass, etc. Lays out, fabricates, assembles by soldering, brazing, welding, bolting, etc., and repairs ferrous and non-ferrous sheet metal plant equipment such as guards, hoods, air ducts, stacks, hoppers, etc.Operates all types of power sheet metal fabrication machines, such as rolls, brakes, punches, presses, drills, spot welders, etc. Operates a variety of tools and equipment associated with the trade including, but not limited to, forklift trucks, material handling equipment, crawlers, hoists, overhead and mobile cranes, block and tackle, rollers, pinch bars, welding and cutting equipment, measuring and leveling equipment and hand tools.Works from blueprints, sketches, written and oral instructions.Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.Works within the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) completing work orders, documenting work performed and requisitioning parts.Performs any duties incidental to the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment. Basic hand and power tools are to be supplied by candidate.Must be able to work independently or in team environment.May be required to train fellow tradespeople.

Required Qualifications      

Must have completed a formal apprenticeship OR have 8 years of equivalent experience to qualify as a Journeyman.Must have knowledge of shop math and be able to read, interpret and work from blueprints.Must have extensive knowledge of rigging, erecting and fitting of machines and equipment.Must be able to perform heavy lifting.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of sheet metal layout. Welding certifications.

Working Conditions and Hazards: 

Must be able to qualify and pass the company in plant power vehicle physical examination.Must be able to qualify to access/work on the roof and/or elevated heights.Must be able to wear a respirator and any other required PPE.Must work both inside and outside of building in all kinds of weather. May be required to work in cramped positions or from ladders, in oils and greases, etc.Requires a considerable amount of walking and ladder climbing.Frequently works near rapidly moving machinery.Normal welding conditions involve heat, glare, fumes, etc.May be exposed to harmful material and/or chemicals, such as lead based paint, asbestos, etc.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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