Automated Welding Machine Operator

RPM & Associates, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RPM & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Automated Welding Machine Operator to join our production team in Rapid City. The role involves welding components, operating automated welding systems, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Training will be provided to operate our equipment, with emphasis on maintaining tooling and following engineering specifications. The position is full-time with shifts that may be 8–12 hours, Monday to Friday, and may require travel per customer needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding environment or trade school preferred.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal directions.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and follow written work directions.
• Must be able to read blueprints and use measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Weld components as directed and per specifications.
• Safely operate automated welding systems; training provided.
• Maintain equipment per schedules and notify management of issues.
• Assist in developing written process documentation as required.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Reading/verbal directions

Measurement tools

Education

Trade school preferred

Job description

Job Title: Automated Welding Machine Operator

Reports To: Production Manager

An attractive benefits package includes health/dental insurance, a simple IRA program (with employer matching up to 3% of salary), paid holiday/vacation, and personal PPE reimbursement 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: $18 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• 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)-Must be 21 years of age based on DOT requirements for this position.

Shift Availability:

• Night Shift (Required).
• Day Shift (Required).
• Overnight Shift (Required).

Work Location: One location.