Welder I

Rite-Hite; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rite-Hite is seeking a Welder 1 to layout fabrications, tack weld parts, and weld components to customer specifications with the highest quality. You will maintain a clean, safe work area and collaborate with supervision to improve products and processes.

The role requires basic blueprint interpretation, metal welding, and the use of GMAW equipment, plasma cutting, and oxyfuel torches. Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply practical problem solving to fabrication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Layout fabrications and tack-weld components to spec.
• Operate within JD Edwards for daily production tasks.
• Fit and weld metal components using blueprints and plans.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement & math

Quality-minded

Safety awareness

Time management

Tools

GMAW equipment

Plasma cutting

Oxyfuel torches

Fabrication measurement tools

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.

Job Description

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

• 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 cuting 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

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• 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.