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RPM & Associates, Inc.

Welder II

Rapid City, South Dakota•Full-time
$20 - $23 hourly
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About the Job
Job Title: Welder II
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager

Mid-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.

  1. Welder II – 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.
  2. Welder II – 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.
  3. Welder II – Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
    • Experience in a welding environment or welding trade school is preferred for this position.
    • No weld certs are required for this position.
    • Driver's license required – must be 21 years of age based on DOT requirements 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 be able to read blueprints.
    • Must be able to perform measurements with standard measurement equipment and layout tools.
    • Ability to use heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes, as well as use a variety of tools and other equipment.
  4. Welder II – 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:
  • Simple 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) — must be 21 years of age based on DOT requirements for this position.

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

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