Welder Machine Operator Trainee - 1st shift & 2nd shift

1st shift (6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.) As a Welding Machine Operator, you will perform a variety of standard operations to operate a computer-controlled welding machine to produce welded wire mesh to meet production schedule requirements, meet all quality specifications, perform set‑ups, changeovers and assist with routine maintenance. The Welding Machine Operator does not physically perform the welding, the machine does. Requirements High School Diploma required or its equivalent with 2-5 years of experience as a machine operator or very good mechanical aptitude Must be able to work independently Must be detail oriented and organized Maintain a clean work area Lifting requirements up to approximately 50 lbs. Maintain high levels of efficiency and quality Good mechanical aptitude Essential duties and responsibilities: Work from specification sheets, job orders and verbal instructions Ensure that all wires are properly positioned for feeding into the welder Maintain continual visual inspection of product and process for proper positioning, welding, and cutting Clean and maintain welding electrodes on a regular basis and make minor adjustments to machine as needed Perform and record prescribed quality checks Inform supervisor of any processing or operating problems Remove welded rolls of mesh from rollers Palletize finished rolls Monitor wire field Perform general preventative maintenance task Help other machine operators as needed Benefits: We offer a competitive & market salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), profit sharing. Riverdale Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check and upon having the appropriate legal right to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr