Welder, Full-Time, 1st or 2nd Shift

RMS Turbo Care Inc. is looking for a 2nd Shift Welder – Engineered Products to join our Operations Department at our Chicopee, MA Facility.
The Welder – Engineered Products will perform a variety of welding and fabrication operations on rotating equipment components and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This position supports production activities through MIG, TIG, and stick welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials used in steam turbines, axial compressors, hot gas expanders, power turbines, screw compressors, and related turbomachinery. The Welder shall promote safe work practices, proper use of equipment, and adherence to quality requirements in all phases of fabrication, repair, and assembly while supporting production demands during first shift operations.
Able to pass WPQ on in-house procedures and maintains continuity log for audit purposes.
Responsible to fabricate centrifugal compressor impellers via "slot" and traditional fillet welding.
Knowledgeable in visual inspection of welds and familiar with grinding / upgrade techniques
Tracks usage of consumables including burrs, torch tips, temp sticks, etc.
Expert with manual GTAW welding; familiarity with automatic welding a plus
Ability to SAW using our in-house automatic machine.
Able to inspect and record measurements of component parts to customer, OEM and industry standard specifications using a variety of precision measuring instruments, tools and gages.
Notifies Quality and Production Leadership in the event of non-conformity and drives for speedy resolution.
Responsible for understanding and driving adherence to safety policy, procedures, and instructions.
Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.
High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution.
Post High School degree in welding related field is a plus.
Familiarity rotating equipment including centrifugal compressors; hot gas expanders; Expert in use of precision measuring equipment (mic, caliper, etc.)
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.
Ability to work in an environment of constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities.
Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment.
Basic computer and math skills.
The position may be based in RMS's Chicopee, MA facility.
This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends may be required based on company and project needs.
This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
Able to understand, read, write and speak English.
RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. with assistance), walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend, and walk for significant portions of the shift
While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work / enter a shop or field service environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise.
Medical / Dental / Vision
~Employee Reimbursement Programs

The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times. RMS' commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.