RSD Metal Fab - Welder (68531)

ROSENBAUER SOUTH DAKOTA LLC; Lyons Township (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosenbauer South Dakota - Lyons, SD is seeking a Welder to contribute to the manufacturing of fire apparatus. The role involves welding and fabrication of aluminum and steel components, assembling parts per engineering drawings, and upholding safety and quality standards.

You will operate MIG and TIG welding processes, run fabricating machines (brakes, rolls, shears, sander, drill presses), read blueprints, inspect welds, and work with minimal supervision in a team environment.

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

• Welds and fabricates aluminum and steel parts per drawings and specs.
• Sets up and operates brakes, rolls, shears, sander, and drill presses.
• Constructs components such as hosebed dividers, cabinets, racks.
• Reads blueprints/spec book and inspects welds for quality.
• Adheres to safety rules and quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Reading and interpreting docs

Education

High school diploma/GED

Welding diploma/certificate

Tools

Brake press

Drill press

Sander

Rolls

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Rosenbauer South Dakota - Lyons, SD, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Manufacturing, ROSENBAUER STATEMENT

At 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 SUMMARY

The 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 FUNCTIONS

• 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.

Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):

K

Knowledge, 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.

S

Skills:

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:

A

Abilities:

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Driving- license
• Driving- Own Vehicle
• Hours of work- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionally
• Travel- Local
• Travel- Overnight
• Travel- Prolonged Periods
• Qualifications- Other

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Weight in pounds
• Never 0%
• Rarely 1-10%
• Occasionally 11-33%
• Frequently 34-66%
• Continuously 67% or more
• 1-10
• x
• 11-20
• x
• 21-35
• x
• 35-50
• x
• 51-75
• x
• 76-100
• x
• 100+
• x

Vision Requirements

• Never 0%
• Rarely 1-10%
• Occasionally 11-33%
• Frequently 34-66%
• Continuously 67% or more
• Color Vision
• x
• Close Vision
• x
• Peripheral Vision
• x
• Long Distance Vision
• x

Movement Requirements

• Never 0%
• Rarely 1-10%
• Occasionally 11-33%
• Frequently 34-66%
• Continuously 67% or more
• Standing
• x
• Walking
• x
• Sitting
• x
• Talking or hearing
• x
• Feeling
• x
• Climb/Balance
• x
• Kneel/Crouch/Squat
• x
• Bending/Twisting
• x
• Reaching upward or outward
• x
• Bending neck side-to-side or front-to-back
• x
• Typing
• x
• Pinching/finger manipulation
• x
• Grasping/turning the wrist
• x
• Taste/Smell
• x
• Laying Down
• x

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work Environment
• Never 0%
• Rarely 1-10%
• Occasionally 11-33%
• Frequently 34-66%
• Continuously 67% or more
• Wet Humid Conditions (non-weather)
• x
• Humid conditions (weather-related)
• x
• Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts
• x
• Work in High Precarious Places
• x
• Fumes or Airborne Particles
• x
• Toxic or Caustic Chemicals
• x
• Outdoor Weather Conditions
• x
• Extreme Cold (non-weather)
• x
• Extreme Heat (weather-related) summer months
• x
• Risk of Electrical Shock
• x
• Work with Explosive Materials
• x
• Vibration
• x

Noise Level for Typical Environment

• Moderate Noise: (Examples office with printers, phones, and light traffic
• x
• Loud Noise: (Examples: Metal Manufacturing, Construction sites)
• x
• Very Loud Noise: (Examples: Jack Hammer Work)

Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE
• Never 0%
• Rarely 1-10%
• Occasionally 11-33%
• Frequently 34-66%
• Continuously 67% or more
• Safety boots
• x
• Safety Glasses
• x
• Cut resistant Gloves
• x
• Respirator
• x
• Face Shield
• x

Equal 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.