Welder- 2nd shift

Rice Lake Weighing Systems; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Health center nearby

Job summary

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is seeking a Welder to perform welding to product standards across flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions. You will read blueprints, lay out parts, and operate welding equipment while maintaining RLWS quality standards and safe practices.

You will use carbon arc devices, grinders, and hand tools, with occasional lifting up to 50 lb. The role requires English reading/speaking abilities and a commitment to teamwork in a small shop setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Welding degree or 2+ years of manufacturing welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG welding to RLWS standards.
• Read blueprints to perform proper welds.
• Grip and grind parts as needed.
• Move materials using overhead crane or forklift.
• Work in small groups or independently to meet workload.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity

Communication skills

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding degree or 2+ years welding experience

Tools

MIG welding

Overhead crane

Forklift

Pencil grinders

Disk grinders

Cutoff wheels

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.

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 including a near-site no-cost health center, competitive wages, great working conditions, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, 401k with generous company match, and 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.