Automated Welding Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Automated Welding Machine Operator

An attractive benefits package includes health/dental insurance, a simple IRA program (with employer matching up to 3% of salary), paid holiday/vacation, and an employee assistance program. Competitive wages are being offered, DOE and qualifications.

Primary Duties or Functions:

• Immediately notify the Production Manager of any safety issue or problem.
• Weld components as directed and as per company, customer and/or engineering specifications.
• Safely operate our automated welding systems.  Employee training is provided to operate these systems.
• Maintain all equipment as per manufacturer or company schedules, or as directed. Immediately notify management on 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 on procedures and company or customer requirements.
• Shift work and/or travel will be required dependent 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.

Additional Duties or Functions:

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

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Experience in a welding environment or trade school preferred.
• 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 be able to read blueprints.
• Must be able to perform measurements with standard measurement equipment and layout tools.

Work Environment/Physical Requirement:

• 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 are 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 their feet for hours at a time.

Job Type : Full-time

Wage: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 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)

Work Location: One location