Assembly Welder, Production Welding

Production Welder I

Job Type: Full time
RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.
The Production Welder is primarily responsible for performing TIG welding/brazing which must pass the necessary code requirements specified by RIX Industries customers.
Perform high-quality TIG (Tunsten Inert Gas) welding and brazing on compressors, generators, and related components.

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, schematics, and technical specifications to ensure precise fabrication and assembly.
• Maintain compliance with all safety policies, including proper use of PPE, ventilation systems, and safe handling of materials.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, including proper selection of filler materials, shielding gases, and settings based on material type and thickness.
• Inspect welds for accuracy, quality, and conformance to specifications; Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in safe, clean, and operational condition.
• Assist with the control of the manufacturing expenses of the plant through the proper use of all supplies and equipment and the meeting of all labor standards
• Monitor material usage and notify supervisors of adequate levels of supplies and tools for completion of assigned work.
• Participate in all cross-training programs and continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.
• Welding Certification from technical school plus 1 year of hands-on TIG welding.
• Ability to Achieve and maintain certification per Mil-Std-278 welding and brazing standards.
• Ability to read and understand structural drawing, schematics and operating manuals.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn manufacturing systems and software.
• Ability to understand the use and application of air and gas compressors and generators and basic manufacturing tooling and equipment.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.
• Citizen or qualified U.May require the ability to obtain DOD security clearance.

Manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.
• While working near moving equipment, mechanical parts and lift trucks; May be exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.
Production
All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

RIX Industries is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of hydrogen and gas generation systems, precision compression solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies. Company innovation extends to newer technologies with universal impact, including pioneering hydrogen-on-demand systems for critical infrastructure initiatives worldwide. We take our ‘focused on the future’ mantra seriously – whether we’re supporting lifesaving oxygen generation strategies for remote medical facilities, solving complex applications featuring industrial gases, providing mission critical technologies for our military, or engineering clean power solutions for land and sea. Infrastructure is at the forefront of our vision, and we’re poised to play a critical role in shifting the world to cleaner, safer, better ways of living and conducting business.