Welder

RNInk; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. The role involves laying out and welding fabricated, cast, and forged components to build frames, reels, and shafts. You will read blueprints, set up MIG/TIG/torch welds, and ensure dimensional accuracy while maintaining 5S in the department.

The position requires 2–5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience in fabrication, aluminum and stainless TIG work, and the ability to problem solve and verify quality against work orders and specifications.

Qualifications

• Must have aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding specifications.
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding in fabrication environments.
• Problem solving and attention to quality standards.
• Welding certification or technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and welds parts using MIG/TIG/torch welding.
• Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.
• Reads blueprints and ensures weld quality per specifications.
• Maintains 5S within the department and supports continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Quality focus

Education

One-year certificate or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent

Welding certification or technical degree a plus

MIG/TIG welding experience

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Torch welding

Aluminum welding

Stainless steel TIG welding

Job description

Job Summary of the Welder

The 1 st shift Welder will be responsible for Layouts, fits, and welding fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as frames, stands, reels, shafts, and parts by performing the following duties.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Welder

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and welds parts, using MIG/TIG/Torch welding equipment.
• Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand and power tools. (i.e. angle grinders, wrenches, impacts, etc.)
• Uses acetylene/plasma arc equipment to cut metal parts to print specifications.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Responsible for reading blueprints, carrying out welding requirements, and ensuring product quality. Required to perform duties following work order process sheets.
• Maintains and sustains 5S within the department.
• Responsible for checking the accuracy of engineering, sales, and manufacturing offices' input to ensure the customer's final product is correct and within quality acceptance guidelines. Any changes or corrections must be communicated to appropriate departments, so future product output is consistent with customer expectations.
• Understands, supports, implements, and sustains 5S program initiatives and goals.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Welder

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 2-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years of experience with MIG and TIG welding in a fabrication environment
• Must have aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding experience
• Be a problem solver
• Blueprint reading is a must
• Welding certification or technical degree a plus