Welder

Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc.; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Near-site no-cost health center

Competitive wages

Great working conditions

5 weeks PTO

Holidays

401k with generous company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc. in Fernley, NV, is seeking a Welder to perform MIG welding in a 1st shift. You will read blueprints, grind parts, and use various tools to meet strict RLWS quality standards.

The role requires operating an overhead crane and forklift, lifting up to 50 lb, and maintaining safe practices. The position offers a Monday–Friday 1st shift schedule with 40 hours guaranteed and overtime as needed, in a team-oriented manufacturing environment with competitive wages and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Welding degree or 2+ years manufacturing welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and inspect parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG welding to RLWS quality standards.
• Read blueprints to perform proper welds.
• Grind parts and blast when required.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift as needed.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work in a team or solo.
• Ensure safety and quality throughout welding processes.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Communication

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding degree or 2+ years welding experience

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

For nearly 80 years Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community. At RLWS, our welders manufacture the toughest scales in the industry. The Welder will perform welding to satisfactory product standards and specifications, and ensured all items meet RLWS quality standards. This candidate will operate carbon air-arc, pencil grinders, disk grinders, cutoff wheels, and other hand tools as needed. This candidate will layout and fit various parts and assemblies while using various types of welding equipment set up in a variety of positions, such as flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead. The Welder will ensure high quality work and safe practices are followed. Other functions as assigned.

This position will work at our Fernley, NV location. Monday - Friday 1st shift daytime hours, 40 hours are guaranteed, with overtime as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate the overhead crane and forklift to move material
• Perform MIG welding operations to RLWS quality standards and expectations
• Read blueprints to perform proper welds
• Grind parts and occasionally blast parts before or after welding operations
• Work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload
• Operate power tools and basic hand tools
• Frequent lifting
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50lb
• Must have ability to read and speak English
• Other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Welding degree or 2 (two) or more years of manufacturing welding experience

Skills

• Working knowledge of the practices, materials, methods, and tools of the welding trade
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precaution of the trade, and of the properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment
• Ability to read blueprints and other manufacturing documentation
• Good hand eye coordination and dexterity
• Good communications skills required
• Ability to efficiently read a tape measure and other inspection tools
• Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers a state-of-the-art benefits package.

• near-site no-cost health center
• competitive wages
• great working conditions
• 5 weeks PTO
• holidays
• 401k with generous company match
• wellness benefit programs

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.