Production Welder II

RIX Industries•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Production Welder II performs TIG welding and brazing on compressors, generators, and related components. The role requires independently interpreting technical documentation and producing precise work that meets customer code requirements, military standards, and internal quality requirements. The position also involves setting up and operating welding equipment, inspecting and reworking welds, resolving basic welding and fit-up issues, maintaining equipment and a safe work area, and supporting production efficiency. The welder may provide guidance to less experienced welders and participate in cross-training.

Requirements

Welding certification from a technical school and 3 years of hands-on TIG welding experience.
Demonstrated experience welding and brazing RIX products, with the ability to independently complete required weld and braze assemblies in accordance with governing documentation such as RIX drawings, travelers, and fixtures.
Experience with fabrication activities, including fitting and welding piping and tube assemblies and fabricating gauge panel frames, bedplate assemblies, and other production and operations structures.
Active certification to MIL-STD-278 welding and brazing standards and the ability to consistently meet military and internal quality requirements.
Ability to independently apply drawings, travelers, and procedures to complete assigned work accurately.
Ability to pass and maintain respirator fit and pulmonary function requirements.
Ability to perform shop math, including percentages, ratios, fractions, and measurements, as applied to fabrication and welding tasks.
Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and basic computer applications, with the ability to learn company-specific software.
Understanding of the function and application of air and gas compressors, generators, and related manufacturing equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15; may require the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift; regularly lift up to 50 pounds; and sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to work safely around moving equipment, mechanical parts, and lift trucks; may be exposed to loud noise, fumes, and toxic chemicals.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality TIG welding and brazing on compressors, generators, and associated components.
Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, schematics, and technical specifications to execute precise welds with minimal supervision.
Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment, selecting appropriate filler materials, shielding gases, and machine settings for the material and job.
Inspect completed welds for conformance to specifications and quality standards; identify defects and rework as needed.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including proper PPE use and safe handling of materials and equipment.
Support and maintain welding certifications, including MIL-STD-278, and ensure work meets applicable military and quality standards.
Troubleshoot basic welding and fit-up issues and collaborate with engineering or quality teams to resolve discrepancies.
Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in safe, clean, and operational condition.
Monitor material usage and notify supervision of supply or tooling needs to support production schedules.
Meet labor standards and support production efficiency and cost control through proper use of materials and equipment.
Provide guidance and support to less experienced welders as needed and participate in cross-training initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.