Welder - 1st Shift

rittal; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Benefits after start date

Wage: $23-27/hr

Job summary

Rittal LLC in Urbana, OH is seeking a Welder – 1st Shift to support our production team. You will perform MIG welding on base frames and metal components, reading blueprints and ensuring workmanship meets specifications.

This role emphasizes safety, productivity, and teamwork. We offer growth and training opportunities, and compensation of $23–$27 per hour, with benefits starting after the first month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year welding experience or completion of a certified welding training program.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding operations to support the production schedule.
• Weld base frames and other metal components according to specifications.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company standards.
• Meet or exceed targets for quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with peers and supervisors to maintain workflow.
• Participate in weekly Rittal Production System (RPS) meetings.
• Continuously improve welding skills and overall competencies.
• Support and drive 6S activities to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

MIG welding

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified welding training program

Tools

Welding tools

Job description

Location: Urbana, OH
Job Title: Welder – 1st Shift

Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, a successful international player with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees.

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Why work at Rittal:

• Opportunity for growth and training
• Benefit starts the 1st of the month after you start. Low cost & low deductible.
• Compensation: $23-27/HR based on experience

Primary Activities/Duties:

• Perform MIG welding operations to support the production schedule.
• Weld base frames and other metal components according to specifications.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company standards.
• Meet or exceed targets for quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and supervisors to maintain workflow.
• Participate in weekly Rittal Production System (RPS) meetings.
• Continuously improve welding skills and overall competencies.
• Support and drive 6S activities to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of welding experience or completion of a certified welding training program.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with basic welding tools, techniques, and safety procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand at the weld station throughout the work shift.
• Walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently during the shift.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist level; frequently lift 25–40 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above the shoulders.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changing assignments and multitask effectively.

Safety Requirements:

• Wear Safety-toed footwear
• Safety glasses with side shields
• Hearing protection
• Welding hood and protective clothing

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing and welding areas with exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, and noise.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at [phone].

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.