Welder I

Rite-Hite; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Rite-Hite, the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, is seeking a Welder 1 to lay out fabrications, tack weld, and weld components to spec. The role emphasizes a safe work environment and adherence to quality standards.

You will work with supervisors to suggest improvements, operate JD Edwards during daily tasks, and use blueprints to ensure precise welds. The position supports continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to use measurement tools and perform basic math for layouts and weldments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Operate within JD Edwards Software to perform daily production tasks.
• Read blueprints to fit and weld components.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components for welding.
• Set up and adjust GMAW equipment for quality welds.
• Use plasma and oxyfuel cutting torches as needed.
• Utilize hand tools and fabrication measurement tools.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and quality procedures.

Skills

Blueprints

GMAW

Welding

Fabrication

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

A Welder 1 is responsible for laying out fabrications, tacking weldments together, and welding components to customer supplied specifications with the highest level of quality. This position is also responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment while working with supervisors/leadership to make suggestions for improvement to products and processes. Reporting directly to a Production Supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Operate as required within JD Edwards Software to perform daily production tasks.
• Utilize blueprints to fit and weld metal components.
• Select equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
• Ensure Quality Auditor is called in to verify work.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up and can adjust GMAW equipment to perform quality welds.
• Uses plasma, and/or oxyfuel cutting torches.
• Uses hand power tools such as grinders, belt sanders, die grinders.
• Is proficient using fabrication measurement tools (squares, tape measures, levels, magnets).
• Utilize Quality Control packets to determine build quantity.
• Repair, disassemble, assemble, straighten, sharpen, and reshape products.
• Operates forklifts, hoists, and cranes.
• Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures in the effort for continuous improvement.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

What We Offer

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.