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WE ARE WILDLANDBME Fire Trucks is more than a fire truck manufacturer. We opened our doors over 30 years ago because of our respect and admiration for the fire industry. Each and every apparatus that leaves our facility is built with its end-use in mind. Our team prides itself in building something that protects and serves departments across the US and Canada. BME has manufactured apparatus for CAL FIRE, BLM, USFS, and municipal fire departments across the US and is the branded leader in wildland fire apparatus.Being a family-owned company, we make sure that people are at the foundation of our business. From dealer to department, every person that walks through our doors will always be treated like family. We will always work with you and your department to ensure you have what you need for the frontlines.Every apparatus that leaves our facility is inspected for safety, durability, and performance. Our mission is to continue innovating fire apparatus so that it will perform no matter the severity of the fire season. That's the BME difference.Job DescriptionBME Fire Trucks is looking for experienced fitters and welders. As a Tig Pipe Welder, you will perform skilled work pertaining to plumbing and welding such as assembling parts, installing pipe, and welding using the GTAW process. This Welder will need to be reliable and able to work with little to no supervision.As a part of this team you will be responsible for:Setting up and adjusting specific welding equipmentReading and listening to instructionsExamine prints or plansMeasuring materialsUsing appropriate welding methods to attach pieces of materials to build or fabricate finished products or partsPerforming welds that are appropriate and acceptable for the products fabricatedRequirementsQualificationsWHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:A strong work ethic and ability to work independently.Basic math skills with ability to read tape measureAbility to lift up to 100 pounds (rarely required but could be possible)Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, or kneel regularly as well as climb stairs/laddersAbility to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.Ability to pass a welding testStainless steel welding experienceAbility to read blueprintsPlumbing experience2-3 years in metal fabrication and weldingAbility to use oxy/acAbility to use plasma torchBONUS POINTS FOR:HVACResidential and/or commercial plumbing experienceThis is a full-time permanent positions located on site in Boise, Idaho. We are a growing company with opportunities for advancement. We offer excellent compensation and full benefits including health, dental, vision and 401k.Visit our websites at www.bmefire.com.Salary Description $17-$23/hour