Welder II: Precision MIG/TIG & Blueprint Reading

Rite-Hite; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Rite-Hite, a global leader in loading dock and door equipment, seeks a Welder II to lay out, fit, and weld metal components for door products and assemblies. You will interpret blueprints and work orders to plan welding layouts, set up arc/MIG/TIG welding, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality parts in a safe production environment.

Preferred candidates hold an Associate’s degree or equivalent and are proficient with blueprints, welding equipment, and material-handling tools.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints and work orders to plan welding layouts and tolerances.
• Develops and applies welding procedures to meet engineering specs.
• Capable of interpreting technical drawings and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, work orders, and pick lists to plan, lay out, align, and weld metal components to engineering specifications.
• Set up equipment and select welding techniques (arc, MIG, TIG, and gas welding).
• Cut, fit, bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts for final assemblies.
• Operate punch presses, plasma cutters, torches, forklifts, hoists, and cranes as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Plasma cutter

Torch equipment

Job description

Rite-Hite, a global leader in loading dock and door equipment, seeks a Welder II to lay out, fit, and weld metal components for door products and assemblies. You will interpret blueprints and work orders to plan welding layouts, set up arc/MIG/TIG welding, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality parts in a safe production environment.

Preferred candidates hold an Associate’s degree or equivalent and are proficient with blueprints, welding equipment, and material-handling tools.