Welder - Manufacturing

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

Lay out, fabricate, and weld components and parts for assigned projects or equipment/mold repairs using knowledge of the welding techniques, metallurgy, mechanical and engineering requirement needs.

Essential Functions:

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and rulers.
• Tack-welds or welds components, assemblies, molds, or equipment, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment. (MIG, TIG, ARC, and oxyacetylene).
• Cuts using torch, power saws, hand shears, grinders, or chipping knives.
• Uses a variety of and tools, machines, and welding equipment to repair and fabricate items of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Removes rough spots from parts using grinders, hand files or scrapers.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Ignites torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Develops template and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Welds and repairs shafts, cams, molds, baskets, studs, grating, pipe, metals and other equipment and facility items.
• Responsible for maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe working environment while complying with all of AR safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, uses repairs, maintenance. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles with blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of metals, methods, tools, equipment, materials, safety protocol, and efficient operating practices used in TIG, MIG, ARC, and oxyacetylene welding.
• Knowledge of using hand tools such as drills, grinders, benders, and shears. Knowledge of fabrication techniques and welding of piping.

Education & Experience:

• Must have a welders certificate, from an accredited program.

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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