RSD Metal Fab - Welder

Rosenbauer South Dakota Llc; Lyons Township (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosenbauer South Dakota Llc is seeking a skilled Welder to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on MIG/TIG welding of aluminum and steel components, following engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure strength, appearance, and durability.

You will set up fabricating equipment, construct fixtures, inspect welds for quality, and collaborate with others to meet safety standards and production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Experience using MIG and TIG welding equipment is required.
• Welding diploma/certificate is preferred.
• Previous fabrication, welding, and brake press experience.

Responsibilities

• Welder joins parts using MIG/TIG for aluminum and steel per drawings and specs.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, sander, and drill presses.
• Constructs templates and fixtures and inspects welds to ensure strength and quality.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Welding diploma/certificate

Tools

Brake press

Fabricating machines

Job description

ROSENBAUER STATEMENTAt Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe. If you have what it takes and want to be part of our always growing Rosenbauer family, we want to hear from you!POSITION SUMMARYThe Welder plays a critical role in the manufacturing of Rosenbauer fire trucks by performing high-quality welding and fabrication on aluminum and steel components. This position is responsible for assembling and joining parts according to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The Welder must ensure that all welds meet required strength, appearance, and dimensional criteria to support the overall durability and performance of the finished product.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAll employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer.Positions, aligns, fits, and welds together parts utilizing MIG/TIG for aluminum and steel safely and effectively.Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, sander, and drill presses.Constructs hosebed dividers, wheel well inserts, consoles, cabinets, EZ climbs, drop tank end caps, stocks parts, ladder racks and more.Designs and constructs templates and fixtures.Hammers, chips, and grinds workpiece to cut, bend, and straighten metal.Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications by inspecting completed welds to ensure accuracy, strength, and compliance with quality standards.Follows all workplace rules and safety guidelines and demonstrates safe work practices.Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor to meet the needs of the company and our members.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):KKnowledge, Education, and/or Experience:High school diploma/GED required.Experience using MIG and TIG welding equipment is required.Welding diploma/certificate is preferred.Previous applicable fabrication, welding, and brake press experience.SSkills:Language:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.Math:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals is required.Computer:AAbilities:Knowledge of basic inspection tools, machining skills or related fields.Able to recognize the importance and adhere to all safety policies to promote a safe working environment.Able to read and work from blueprints/spec book.Ability to use basic hand tools and tape measure required.Ability to identify quality issues and recognize changes within one’s production process and make the needed adjustments.Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well in a team environment.Must be able to lift/manipulate large and heavy sheet metal parts and brake press tooling.Ability to identify issues with metal sheets to make sure the customer’s expectations are met.OTHER QUALIFICATIONSCHECK IF APPLIESGive Examples as NecessaryDriving- licenseDriving- Own VehicleHours of work- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionallyxAs needed to support department needs.Travel- LocalTravel- OvernightTravel- Prolonged PeriodsQualifications- OtherPHYSICAL DEMANDSLifting RequirementsWeight in poundsNever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or more1-10x11-20x21-35x35-50x51-75x76-100x100+xVision RequirementsNever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or moreColor VisionxClose VisionxPeripheral VisionxLong Distance VisionxMovement RequirementsNever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or moreStandingxWalkingxSittingxTalking or hearingxFeelingxClimb/BalancexKneel/Crouch/SquatxBending/TwistingxReaching upward or outwardxBending neck side-to-side or front-to-backxTypingxPinching/finger manipulationxGrasping/turning the wristxTaste/SmellxLaying DownxWORKING CONDITIONSWork EnvironmentNever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or moreWet Humid Conditions (non-weather)xHumid conditions (weather-related)xWork Near Moving Mechanical PartsxWork in High Precarious PlacesxFumes or Airborne ParticlesxToxic or Caustic ChemicalsxOutdoor Weather ConditionsxExtreme Cold (non-weather)xExtreme Heat (weather-related) summer monthsxRisk of Electrical ShockxWork with Explosive MaterialsxVibrationxNoise Level for Typical EnvironmentModerate Noise: (Examples office with printers, phones, and light trafficxLoud Noise: (Examples: Metal Manufacturing, Construction sites)Very Loud Noise: (Examples: Jack Hammer Work)Personal Protective EquipmentPPENever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or moreSafety bootsxSafety GlassesxCut resistant GlovesxRespiratorxFace ShieldxEqual Opportunity Employer/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.