Automated Welding Machine Operator

RPM & Associates•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating automated welding systems, ensuring quality welds according to specifications, and maintaining equipment. The position requires adherence to safety protocols, keeping work areas clean, and assisting with process documentation and employee training. The operator will also handle materials using industrial equipment and maintain professional conduct. Additional duties include collaborating with production and engineering teams, managing consumable inventory, and performing other assigned tasks. The role is full-time and may require shift work and occasional travel.

Requirements

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.
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 are required in production areas.
There may be some bending and crawling.
Employees may have to stand on their feet for hours at a time.
Driver's License (Required)
Must be 21 years of age based on DOT requirements for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a welding environment or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

Immediately notify the Production Manager of any safety issue or problem.
Weld components as directed and as per company, customer and/or engineering specifications.
Safely operate our automated welding systems.
Maintain all equipment as per manufacturer or company schedules, or as directed.
Immediately notify management on 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.
Safely handle parts and materials with appropriate industrial trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, and associated rigging.
Follow all RPM policies, programs, and procedures.
Work with production and engineering to determine welding requirements, as required.
Keep the Production Manager advised of usage and reorder requirements for consumables and materials utilizing the company purchase order system.
Assist management in employee training.
Perform other duties as required and directed.