Structural Welder

River Bend Industries LLC; Blanchard, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer"s

PTO

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

River Bend Industries LLC is seeking a skilled welder to perform MIG welding and read blueprints for fabrication of structural components such as skids and enclosures. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and meeting production schedules within a fast-paced shop environment.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of welding experience, a high school diploma, and strong blueprint interpretation skills to ensure quality welds and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 3-5 years minimum of code welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints for fabrication.
• Identify and understand welding symbols.
• Understand the MIG welding process.
• Cleans and stamps all welds.
• Quality checks on assemblies.
• Meet production scheduled hours.
• Support Lean and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Quality checks

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Under direct supervision, performs simple, basic welding procedures and applications. Using these applications, this position builds structural steel skids, enclosures and piping to the quality standards set by the company. This position will continue to develop welding skills along with blueprint reading and understanding.

River Bend Industries offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• PTO (Accrued at 2.15 hours per pay period)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible
• Read and understand blueprints for fabrication
• Identify and understand welding symbols
• Understand the MIG welding process
• Cleans and stamps all welds
• Ability to operate a cutting torch
• Perform quality checks on assemblies
• Ability to meet production scheduled hours
• Support Manufacturing Engineering on improvement projects
• Support the efforts of Lean and Continuous Improvement teams
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and rules
• Create and maintain a safe and sanitary working environment
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Flexibility to work hours necessary to meet plant requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
• 3-5 years minimum of code welding experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting 50lbs
• Standing on hard surface for up to 10 hours per day in a non-climate-controlled environment

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Good written/oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of machines, tools, their uses benefits and maintenance
• Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
• Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, assets and techniques used for maximizing the manufacturing of products maximizing the manufacturing of products