Job Title: Automated Welding Machine Operator
Reports To: Production Manager
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 wages are being offered, DOE and qualifications.
Primary Duties or Functions:
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Immediately notify the Production Manager of any safety issue or problem.
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Weld components as directed and as per company, customer and/or engineering specifications.
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Safely operate our automated welding systems. Employee training is provided to operate these systems.
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Maintain all equipment as per manufacturer or company schedules, or as directed. Immediately notify management on any equipment that needs attention.
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Assist in the development of written process documentation as required and directed.
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Keep production areas and any other work areas safe, clean, and organized.
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Make recommendations for tooling, fixturing, process requirements, and/or equipment needs. This will be based on procedures and company or customer requirements.
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Shift work and/or travel will be required dependent upon customer needs and per company discretion.
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Safely handle parts and materials with appropriate industrial trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, and associated rigging.
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All RPM employees will conduct themselves in a mature, respectful and professional manner.
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Follow all RPM policies, programs, and procedures.
Additional Duties or Functions:
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Work with production and engineering to determine welding requirements, as required.
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Keep the Production Manager advised of usage and reorder requirements for consumables and materials utilizing the company purchase order system.
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Assist management in employee training.
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Perform other duties as required and directed.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
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Experience in a welding environment or trade school preferred.
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Must be able to understand and accurately follow through on verbal directions.
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Must be able to read, interpret, and accurately follow through on written work directions.
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Must be able to read blueprints.
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Must be able to perform measurements with standard measurement equipment and layout tools.
Work Environment/Physical Requirement:
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Must be able to frequently lift, carry and/or position up to 50 pounds, as required.
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Safety glasses, non-marring steel toe boots, and hearing protection are required in production areas.
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RPM and Associates, Inc. operates a smoke-free and drug-free facility.
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There may be some bending and crawling. Employees may have to stand on their feet for hours at a time.
Job Type: Full-time
Wage: $18 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
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401(k) matching
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
Schedule:
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8-12 hour shift depending on workload.
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Monday to Friday normally.
Supplemental pay types:
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Bonus pay.
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Earned Paid Days off.
License/Certification:
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Driver's License (Required).
Shift Availability:
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Night Shift (Required).
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Day Shift (Required).
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Overnight Shift (Required).
Work Location: One location.
About RPM & Associates, Inc.:
RPM & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1982 by Rob Mudge, Deb Mudge and Rob's parents, Jim and Phyllis Mudge. RPM & Associates, Inc. is a manufacturing firm located in Rapid City and is a South Dakota corporation. Its core customers are coal fired power plants, mining operations, cement plants, as well as providing solutions for a variety of other customers. RPM’s MISSION RPM & Associates provides the highest-quality manufactured solutions to valued power, mining, and other diverse customers, while striving to help them reduce their operational life-cycle costs. RPM’s most important resource, our innovative employees, have the opportunity for both personal and professional growth while ensuring RPM remains a world-class problem solver! For RPM, “Being the Best is Barely Good Enough!”
