Welder 1

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Welder I Department: Production Reports To: Production Manager
Entry-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.
Welder 1 - Primary Duties or Functions:

• Immediately notify the Production Manager of any safety issue or problem.
• Weld components according to company, customer, and engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.
• Primarily operate automated welding equipment and air arc systems. Training is provided to operate this equipment.
• Learn company welding processes as needed, including the use of portable welding equipment for field welding at customer sites.
• Maintain all equipment as per manufacturer or company schedules, or as directed. Immediately notify management of any equipment that needs attention.
• Assist in the development of written process documentation as required and directed.
• Keep production areas and any other work areas safe, clean and organized.
• Make recommendations for tooling, fixturing, process requirements and/or equipment needs. This will be based upon procedures and company or customer requirements.
• Shift work and/or travel will be required depending upon customer needs and per company discretion.
• Safely handle parts and materials with appropriate industrial trucks, hoists, overhead cranes and associated rigging.
• All RPM employees will conduct themselves in a mature, respectful and professional manner.
• Follow all RPM policies, programs and procedures.

Welder 1 - Additional Duties or Functions:

• Work with manufacturing and engineering to determine welding requirements, as required.
• Keep Production Manager advised of usage and reorder requirements for consumables and materials utilizing company purchase order system.
• Assist management in employee training.
• Perform other duties as required and directed.

Welder I - Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• No prior welding experience is required; this is an entry-level welding position with training provided.
• No welding certifications are required for this position.
• Must be able to understand and accurately follow through on verbal directions.
• Must be able to read, interpret and accurately follow through on written work directions.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Welder I - Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift, carry and/or position up to 50 pounds, as required.
• Safety glasses, non-marring steel toe boots and hearing protection required in production areas.
• RPM and Associates, Inc. operates a smoke-free and drug-free facility.
• 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).

Shift Availability:

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