What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder 1 position at RPM & Associates, Inc.?
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).
Salary : $18 - $21