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Welder 1

RPM & Associates
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
$18 - $21 USD hourly
Job Title: Welder I
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager

Entry-Level Production Welder – Training Provided.

An attractive benefits package includes health/dental insurance, a simple IRA program (with employer matching up to 3% of salary), paid holiday/vacation, and personal PPE reimbursement program. Competitive pay being offered DOE and qualifications.

Welder 1 – Primary Duties or Functions:
  • Immediately notify the Production Manager of any safety issue or problem.
  • Weld components according to company, customer, and engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.
  • Primarily operate automated welding equipment and air arc systems. Training is provided to operate this equipment.
  • Learn company welding processes as needed, including the use of portable welding equipment for field welding at customer sites.
  • Maintain all equipment as per manufacturer or company schedules, or as directed. Immediately notify management of any equipment that needs attention.
  • Assist in the development of written process documentation as required and directed.
  • Keep production areas and any other work areas safe, clean and organized.
  • Make recommendations for tooling, fixturing, process requirements and/or equipment needs. This will be based upon procedures and company or customer requirements.
  • Shift work and/or travel will be required depending upon customer needs and per company discretion.
  • Safely handle parts and materials with appropriate industrial trucks, hoists, overhead cranes and associated rigging.
  • All RPM employees will conduct themselves in a mature, respectful and professional manner.
  • Follow all RPM policies, programs and procedures.

Welder 1 – Additional Duties or Functions:
  • Work with manufacturing and engineering to determine welding requirements, as required.
  • Keep Production Manager advised of usage and reorder requirements for consumables and materials utilizing company purchase order system.
  • Assist management in employee training.
  • Perform other duties as required and directed.

Welder I – Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
  • No prior welding experience is required; this is an entry-level welding position with training provided.
  • No welding certifications are required for this position.
  • Must be able to understand and accurately follow through on verbal directions.
  • Must be able to read, interpret and accurately follow through on written work directions.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

Welder I – Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to frequently lift, carry and/or position up to 50 pounds, as required.
  • Safety glasses, non-marring steel toe boots and hearing protection required in production areas.
  • RPM and Associates, Inc. operates a smoke-free and drug-free facility.
  • There may be some bending and crawling. Employees may have to stand on feet for hours at a time.

Benefits:
  • Simpler IRA/Employer matching.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid time off.

Schedule:
  • 8-12 hour shift depending on workload.
  • Monday to Friday normally.

Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay.
  • Earned Paid Days off.

License/Certification:
  • Driver's License (Required).

Shift Availability:
  • Night Shift (Required).
  • Day Shift (Required).
  • Overnight Shift (Required).