Welder II

Job Title: Welder II

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager

Mid-Level Production Welder – Training Provided

An attractive benefits package includes health/dental insurance, a simple IRA program (with employer matching up to 3% of salary), paid holiday/vacation, and personal PPE reimbursement program. Competitive pay being offered DOE and qualifications.

1) Welder II – Primary Duties or Functions:

a) Immediately notify the Production Manager of any safety issue or problem.

b) Weld components according to company, customer, and engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.

c) Primarily operate automated welding equipment and air arc systems. Training is provided to operate this equipment.

d) Learn company welding processes as needed, including the use of portable welding equipment for field welding at customer sites.

e) Maintain all equipment as per manufacturer or company schedules, or as directed. Immediately notify management of any equipment that needs attention.

f) Assist in the development of written process documentation as required and directed.

g) Keep production areas and any other work areas safe, clean and organized.

h) Make recommendations for tooling, fixturing, process requirements and/or equipment needs. This will be based upon procedures and company or customer requirements.

i) Shift work and/or travel will be required depending upon customer needs and per company discretion.

j) Safely handle parts and materials with appropriate industrial trucks, hoists, overhead cranes and associated rigging.

k) All RPM employees will conduct themselves in a mature, respectful and professional manner.

l) Follow all RPM policies, programs and procedures.

2) Welder II – Additional Duties or Functions:

a) Work with manufacturing and engineering to determine welding requirements, as required.

b) Keep Production Manager advised of usage and reorder requirements for consumables and materials utilizing company purchase order system.

c) Assist management in employee training.

d) Perform other duties as required and directed.

3) Welder II – Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

a) Experience in a welding environment or welding trade school is preferred for this position.

b) No weld certs are required for this position.

c) Driver’s license required – must be 21 years of age based on DOT requirements for this position.

d) Must be able to understand and accurately follow through on verbal directions.

e) Must be able to read, interpret and accurately follow through on written work directions.

f) Must be able to read blueprints.

g) Must be able to perform measurements with standard measurement equipment and layout tools.

h) Ability to use heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes, as well as use a variety of tools and other equipment.

4) Welder II – Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

a) Must be able to frequently lift, carry and/or position up to 50 pounds, as required.

b) Safety glasses, non-marring steel toe boots and hearing protection required in production areas.

c) RPM and Associates, Inc. operates a smoke-free and drug-free facility.

d) There may be some bending and crawling. Employees may have to stand on feet for hours at a time.

Benefits:

• Simpler IRA/Employer matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-12 hour shift depending on workload.
• Monday to Friday normally.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay.
• Earned Paid Days off.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)-must be 21 years of age based on DOT requirements for this position.

Shift Availability:

• Night Shift (Required).
• Day Shift (Required).
• Overnight Shift (Required)